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FY65 XYW

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,842 mi
Last recorded113,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 XYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 113,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 113,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 104,248 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm (1.6mm limit) 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,305 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (1.6mm limit) 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 66,216 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,741 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 35,268 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2020 34,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2018 20,361 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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FY65 XYW is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY65 XYW, 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 FY65 XYW registered?

FY65 XYW is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is FY65 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY65 XYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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