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YL65 KSE

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 98,856 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 97,005 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 90,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 64,691 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,337 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (245/35 18 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (245/35 18 run flat) (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 KSE is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

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

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