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YL65 JWF

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,890 mi
Last recorded74,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 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 JWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 74,890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,074 miles

Front washers week

Pass 17 Jul 2024 68,397 miles

Front washers weak

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Pass 14 Jul 2023 65,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,852 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 61,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,234 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,984 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,342 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 JWF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

YL65 JWF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is YL65 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 JWF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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