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KY66 XWU

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,853 mi
Last recorded46,853 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY66 XWU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 46,853 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lense broken

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2026 46,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp lense broken

undertray fitted

Pass 1 May 2025 33,949 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2024 19,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 17,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 15,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 12,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 11,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 8,359 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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KY66 XWU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue 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 KY66 XWU, 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 KY66 XWU registered?

KY66 XWU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is KY66 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY66 XWU 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 KY66 XWU have outstanding finance?

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