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FT66 HYL

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,487 mi
Last recorded75,487 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT66 HYL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,487 miles

Factory undertrays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 68,320 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 58,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 58,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 53,787 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 43,746 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 43,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 33,939 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 29,927 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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FT66 HYL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FT66 HYL, 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 FT66 HYL registered?

FT66 HYL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is FT66 HYL safe to buy?

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