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FY66 ZHE

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,388 mi
Last recorded109,388 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 ZHE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 109,388 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 100,787 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 100,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,227 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,690 miles

ns/f tyre worn on outer edge

os/r tyre slightly low at 2.8mm

Pass 7 Nov 2019 53,780 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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FY66 ZHE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY66 ZHE, 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 FY66 ZHE?

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What year was FY66 ZHE registered?

FY66 ZHE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 November 2016.

Is FY66 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY66 ZHE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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