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KM16 YJJ

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,184 mi
Last recorded85,184 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 YJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 85,184 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 85,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 70,105 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 70,105 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 65,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 59,167 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 59,165 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,473 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 54,441 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 49,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 44,192 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,668 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 40,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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KM16 YJJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KM16 YJJ, 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 KM16 YJJ registered?

KM16 YJJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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