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YL65 GNZ

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,382 mi
Last recorded97,382 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 97,382 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2025 88,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,668 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,212 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 52,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Also Low On Tread On Inner Edge. Cut In Sevral Places!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Also Low On Tread On inner Edge. Cut In Sevral Places! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 18,474 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 15,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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 GNZ 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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

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

Is YL65 GNZ safe to buy?

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