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YL65 KHX

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,439 mi
Last recorded140,439 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 140,439 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In a tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn o edges. 205/55r16

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2026 140,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In a tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn o edges. 205/55r16

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,973 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2023 93,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.9mm 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.9mm 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,056 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front flexi exhaust deteriorating

Fail 24 Feb 2021 78,056 miles

Windscreen washer not working Pump inoperative (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front flexi exhaust deteriorating

Offside Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,044 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated but supported

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 Dot 46/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 47/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 70,044 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated but supported

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 Dot 46/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 47/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,567 miles

Rear Lower springs not clearly visible

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 KHX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KHX, 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 KHX registered?

YL65 KHX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 February 2016.

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