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YL65 LFN

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,835 mi
Last recorded43,835 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 43,835 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Has under trays fitted at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 39,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF/OSF look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Has under trays fitted

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 39,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF/OSF look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Has under trays fitted

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 37,265 miles

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

brake pads starting to look low all round

has under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 35,126 miles

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

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

has under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 32,537 miles

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

has under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2021 30,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tpms

Pass 14 Feb 2020 27,618 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXY SECTION WORN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,481 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 23,480 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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 LFN is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL65 LFN registered?

YL65 LFN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is YL65 LFN safe to buy?

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