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YM69 ELX

2019 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM69 ELX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 102,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,389 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,190 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 62,263 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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YM69 ELX is a 2019 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 YM69 ELX, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YM69 ELX registered?

YM69 ELX is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2019.

Is YM69 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM69 ELX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM69 ELX have outstanding finance?

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