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YK66 SYF

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,617 mi
Last recorded77,617 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 SYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 77,617 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 77,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 70,328 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 70,310 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 63,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,505 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 57,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 44,818 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,518 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YK66 SYF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK66 SYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YK66 SYF registered?

YK66 SYF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is YK66 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK66 SYF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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