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FP16 YDZ

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,394 mi
Last recorded70,394 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 YDZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,394 miles

TPMS Light on

Fail 1 Sep 2025 70,394 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

TPMS Light on

Pass 18 Jul 2024 63,513 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 63,505 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

TPS warning lamp on

Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,978 miles

Brake pad warning illuminated on dash .

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 52,588 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 45,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 45,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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FP16 YDZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP16 YDZ, 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 FP16 YDZ registered?

FP16 YDZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is FP16 YDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 YDZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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