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YL65 BWC

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,526 mi
Last recorded114,526 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 114,526 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Service and brake fluid change overdue.

Fail 7 Feb 2026 114,526 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 x RU477 bulb fitted. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Service and brake fluid change overdue.

Pass 30 Jan 2025 105,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged and loose

Pass 19 Jan 2024 89,942 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake wear messaging on dash

Fail 19 Jan 2024 89,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake wear messaging on dash

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,676 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 38,625 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 29,661 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 21,835 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 21,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 BWC is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL65 BWC, 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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YL65 BWC is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 4 February 2016.

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