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BJ66 ZYS

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,269 mi
Last recorded78,269 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 ZYS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,269 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,640 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 56,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 46,816 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Dec 2021 34,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 29,856 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 28,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 22,624 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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BJ66 ZYS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BJ66 ZYS, 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 BJ66 ZYS registered?

BJ66 ZYS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is BJ66 ZYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ66 ZYS shows 8 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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