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AY16 YXJ

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,079 mi
Last recorded79,079 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YXJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 79,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum legal limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 56,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 53,132 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,211 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 43,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2022 30,644 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 30,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Mar 2021 18,207 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 16,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 16,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AY16 YXJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY16 YXJ, 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 AY16 YXJ registered?

AY16 YXJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AY16 YXJ safe to buy?

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