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YL65 KYV

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 KYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 111,221 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 111,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 98,650 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 98,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 83,164 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x4 discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 69,735 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,217 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,749 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,449 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,372 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YL65 KYV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL65 KYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YL65 KYV registered?

YL65 KYV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is YL65 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 KYV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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