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YL65 LMK

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 94,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 86,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,418 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone "A" not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,824 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2021 66,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 34,405 miles

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 LMK is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

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

Is YL65 LMK safe to buy?

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