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AY66 VCV

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,477 mi
Last recorded48,477 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 VCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 48,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 42,986 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 18 Jan 2024 38,418 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 33,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 29,368 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 25,796 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,997 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

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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AY66 VCV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY66 VCV, 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 AY66 VCV registered?

AY66 VCV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is AY66 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY66 VCV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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