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YL65 AXK

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,163 mi
Last recorded141,163 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 AXK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 141,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 141,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 126,086 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 109,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,022 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,821 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 27,189 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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YL65 AXK is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL65 AXK, 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 YL65 AXK registered?

YL65 AXK is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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The MOT history for YL65 AXK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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