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YL65 KZJ

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,192 mi
Last recorded135,192 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 KZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 135,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 133,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 128,797 miles

diff seal leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2023 128,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper tension spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

diff seal leaking

Fail 7 Aug 2023 128,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 118,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 12 May 2022 118,002 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,660 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 96,634 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,016 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 67,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 41,504 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 KZJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 KZJ, 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 KZJ registered?

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

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