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AE16 YZU

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,857 mi
Last recorded67,857 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YZU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,857 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 67,838 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Windscreen has a stone chip in excess of 10mm in Zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 58,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 51,915 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease weeping from clip on boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip STRONG ADVISE (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive UNABLE TO SEE UNDER TRAY FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 39,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,847 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,459 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 YZU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YZU, 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.

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What year was AE16 YZU registered?

AE16 YZU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is AE16 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 YZU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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