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HY66 YZL

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,797 mi
Last recorded97,797 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 YZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,547 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,677 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,579 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 20,218 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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HY66 YZL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY66 YZL, 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 HY66 YZL registered?

HY66 YZL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is HY66 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 YZL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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