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HY16 LRU

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,123 mi
Last recorded62,123 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 LRU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 62,123 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 62,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 55,823 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 51,434 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 49,499 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,248 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 40,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 34,614 miles

Front brake pads getting low

transmission oil leak

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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HY16 LRU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol 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 HY16 LRU, 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 HY16 LRU registered?

HY16 LRU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is HY16 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY16 LRU 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.

Does HY16 LRU have outstanding finance?

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