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LB65 YYH

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,164 mi
Last recorded64,164 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB65 YYH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 64,164 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 64,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 53,107 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 41,105 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 41,105 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 34,447 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 34,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 27,432 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 27,165 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 27,165 miles

Lower Exhaust silencer insecure clamp defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 22,028 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 22,028 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (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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LB65 YYH is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LB65 YYH, 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 LB65 YYH registered?

LB65 YYH is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 2 February 2016.

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