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YK66 ZRA

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,166 mi
Last recorded118,166 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 ZRA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 118,166 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 107,872 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 107,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front welding repair to inner rim

Fail 9 Feb 2023 78,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front welding repair to inner rim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 71,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,622 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,103 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 25,259 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 ZRA is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

YK66 ZRA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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