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FV65 YTY

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,059 mi
Last recorded92,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 YTY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 92,059 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,497 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 80,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,157 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 73,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,518 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 57,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,620 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 34,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 22,806 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 19,530 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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FV65 YTY is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV65 YTY, 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 FV65 YTY registered?

FV65 YTY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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The MOT history for FV65 YTY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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