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EF16 YRN

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,498 mi
Last recorded70,498 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 YRN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 70,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 63,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,835 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,955 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 34,205 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 31,036 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 31,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 24,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 17,029 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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EF16 YRN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF16 YRN, 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 EF16 YRN?

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What year was EF16 YRN registered?

EF16 YRN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is EF16 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 YRN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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