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FY66 ZHG

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,214 mi
Last recorded69,214 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 ZHG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 69,214 miles

Offside Rear Door and skirt has accident damage

Fail 12 Jun 2026 69,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Door and skirt has accident damage

Pass 3 Jun 2025 64,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,321 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 39,583 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 39,583 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 34,615 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Nov 2019 30,884 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZHG is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 ZHG, 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 FY66 ZHG registered?

FY66 ZHG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2016.

Is FY66 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY66 ZHG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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