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YL65 FOA

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,010 mi
Last recorded120,010 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 120,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 111,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,189 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad warning light on but wear indicator not touching disc (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge buckled/damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward suspension arm front bushes slightly cracked/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad warning light on but wear indicator not touching disc (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge buckled/damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward suspension arm front bushes slightly cracked/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 98,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST PIPE BEFORE REAR SILENCER SPLIT JUST HANGING ON (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,408 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 36,324 miles

Front front number plate damaged

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 FOA is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL65 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

YL65 FOA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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