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LC16 YTS

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,284 mi
Last recorded87,284 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 YTS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 87,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 83,367 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,798 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 58,244 miles

A lot lower break readings from near side rear brake, compared to off side rear brake. Recommend further investigation.

Near side rear wheel damaged on inner edge.

Scrapping noise from near side rear wheel, when wheel is turning. Needs further investigation.

Pass 12 Dec 2020 43,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,389 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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LC16 YTS is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC16 YTS, 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 LC16 YTS registered?

LC16 YTS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is LC16 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 YTS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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