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YL65 FSX

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,410 mi
Last recorded66,410 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
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 FSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 66,410 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 66,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 56,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 44,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 32,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 27,322 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror glass slightly loose backing coming away (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 23,465 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 19,022 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 13,956 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 FSX 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 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 FSX, 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 YL65 FSX?

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What year was YL65 FSX registered?

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

Is YL65 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 FSX 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.

Does YL65 FSX have outstanding finance?

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