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FY66 YVM

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,227 mi
Last recorded123,227 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 YVM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 123,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 113,979 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 106,177 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 106,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 May 2023 99,075 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 90,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 83,468 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,735 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,020 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 67,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 3mm worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (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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FY66 YVM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY66 YVM, 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 FY66 YVM registered?

FY66 YVM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2016.

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