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ET65 YEJ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,143 mi
Last recorded125,143 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET65 YEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 125,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 121,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,896 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 112,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2023 100,535 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2023 100,535 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,282 miles

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2021 77,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,294 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 68,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure inside headlamp. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,238 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 57,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

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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ET65 YEJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET65 YEJ, 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 ET65 YEJ registered?

ET65 YEJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 17 February 2016.

Is ET65 YEJ safe to buy?

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