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JE55 YYS

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,025 mi
Last recorded61,025 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE55 YYS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 61,025 miles

Central exhaust flexi-pipe corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2026 100,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 93,879 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 93,879 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 2MM 225/45/17/94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REQ APROX 2-3,000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 85,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 2MM 225/45/17/94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REQ APROX 2-3,000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 50,978 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,752 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,902 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,978 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,176 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,202 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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JE55 YYS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JE55 YYS, 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.

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What year was JE55 YYS registered?

JE55 YYS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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