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YL65 LAE

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,006 mi
Last recorded104,006 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 LAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 104,006 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 84,382 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,644 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,289 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,404 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 55,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 LAE is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

YL65 LAE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is YL65 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 LAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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