CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ65 CBT

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,165 mi
Last recorded168,165 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ65 CBT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 168,165 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 168,108 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 152,164 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 135,987 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 108,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,208 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 61,208 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 39,533 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ65 CBT is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ65 CBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ65 CBT?

You can check the full history of YJ65 CBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ65 CBT registered?

YJ65 CBT is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is YJ65 CBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ65 CBT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ65 CBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ65 CBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.