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AP16 YHM

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,317 mi
Last recorded71,317 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 YHM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,159 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 65,159 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,069 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,698 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,058 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 46,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,940 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 33,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AP16 YHM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP16 YHM, 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

How do I check the history of AP16 YHM?

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What year was AP16 YHM registered?

AP16 YHM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is AP16 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 YHM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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