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AE16 YPA

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,763 mi
Last recorded98,763 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YPA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 98,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 98,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 85,712 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,877 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,819 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,971 miles

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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AE16 YPA is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 AE16 YPA, 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 AE16 YPA registered?

AE16 YPA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 YPA 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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