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AE16 YWG

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,476 mi
Last recorded96,476 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YWG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 96,476 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2025 87,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 82,812 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre rubber deteriorated

nsf washer jet aimed low

Fail 28 Mar 2024 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre rubber deteriorated

nsf washer jet aimed low

Pass 21 Apr 2023 74,228 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 56,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,257 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 8,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 7,526 miles

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 YWG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

AE16 YWG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AE16 YWG safe to buy?

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