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HY16 VZN

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 VZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,253 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 89,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 84,191 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,956 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 71,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,433 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 48,858 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 36,952 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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HY16 VZN is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

HY16 VZN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is HY16 VZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY16 VZN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY16 VZN have outstanding finance?

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