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YL65 FVF

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,112 mi
Last recorded82,112 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 FVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 82,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,506 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 67,093 miles

Engine vibration damper cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Cylinder head cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 67,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine vibration damper cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Cylinder head cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 42,951 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 31,226 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 21,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 21,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 FVF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

YL65 FVF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is YL65 FVF safe to buy?

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