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LA12 YAH

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,848 mi
Last recorded52,848 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 YAH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 52,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,193 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 42,568 miles

small chip to windscreen

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 42,568 miles

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

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

small chip to windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2023 36,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,454 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 18,212 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 18,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 15,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 11,645 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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LA12 YAH is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LA12 YAH, 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 LA12 YAH registered?

LA12 YAH is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 February 2016.

Is LA12 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 YAH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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