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YL65 JJZ

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,447 mi
Last recorded68,447 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 68,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 60,760 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 39,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper Blades Starting to Smear

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

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

Offside Front Wiper Blades Starting to Smear

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,177 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 28,584 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 23,796 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 JJZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JJZ, 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

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What year was YL65 JJZ registered?

YL65 JJZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is YL65 JJZ safe to buy?

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