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YL65 BVR

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,672 mi
Last recorded75,672 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 BVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 75,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,808 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,489 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,239 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 43,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 BVR is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL65 BVR, 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

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What year was YL65 BVR registered?

YL65 BVR is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is YL65 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 BVR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL65 BVR have outstanding finance?

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