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EF66 JYH

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,350 mi
Last recorded33,350 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF66 JYH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 33,350 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper retaining spring/clip missing. Not effecting brakes or caliper in any way.

Pass 30 Nov 2024 30,605 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 28,722 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 28,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 27,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD ON 2MM 225/45R17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 4MM 225/45R17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 24,977 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 23,718 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 23,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 21,455 miles

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

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

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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EF66 JYH is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF66 JYH, 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 EF66 JYH registered?

EF66 JYH is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is EF66 JYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF66 JYH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF66 JYH have outstanding finance?

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