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YL65 LBX

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,521 mi
Last recorded90,521 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 LBX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 90,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front shocker dust covers spliting

Pass 5 Feb 2025 86,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre feathering outer edge slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front shocker dust covers splitting

Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,054 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 73,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 64,351 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 64,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,474 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,394 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))

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 LBX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL65 LBX registered?

YL65 LBX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 3 February 2016.

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The MOT history for YL65 LBX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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