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FY16 WYU

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,333 mi
Last recorded67,333 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 WYU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 67,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass loose. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm. 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on, pressures reset.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3/4mm. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 58,689 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 48,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 39,927 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 32,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 25,693 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 25,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 15,719 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 6,413 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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FY16 WYU 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 100%.

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 FY16 WYU, 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 FY16 WYU?

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What year was FY16 WYU registered?

FY16 WYU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is FY16 WYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 WYU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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