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YL65 JWZ

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,748 mi
Last recorded161,748 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 161,748 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 158,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2024 158,860 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 149,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake wear warning on

various body panels damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2022 138,411 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 138,407 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear disc and pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2021 127,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and OSR tyres tread low at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 127,069 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Scratched through driver view of road (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,958 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 115,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,585 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 88,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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 JWZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

YL65 JWZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 February 2016.

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