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BT16 YBA

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,082 mi
Last recorded118,082 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 YBA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 118,082 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 105,058 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 94,969 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,597 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 84,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

noise from brakes front /rear

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,082 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,517 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 39,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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BT16 YBA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BT16 YBA, 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 BT16 YBA registered?

BT16 YBA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is BT16 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 YBA 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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