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YL66 DAU

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,049 mi
Last recorded89,049 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 DAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 89,049 miles

Front Both front strut dust covers excessivly split and perished

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect very slight leak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 84,112 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 76,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure topped up.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 65,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 55,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 55,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 46,101 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 46,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 30,966 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 30,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars and worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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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YL66 DAU 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 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 YL66 DAU, 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 YL66 DAU registered?

YL66 DAU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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