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YL65 KJJ

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,547 mi
Last recorded95,547 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 95,547 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 95,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 75,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,839 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 52,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 42,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 42,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,807 miles

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))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 38,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 27,518 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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 KJJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJJ, 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 KJJ registered?

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

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