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LR66 YHL

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,200 mi
Last recorded105,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 YHL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 105,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 104,327 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 104,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,633 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,830 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 56,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 34,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 20,504 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 20,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 15,661 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres delaminating

Fail 3 Oct 2019 15,494 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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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LR66 YHL 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 72.7%.

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 LR66 YHL, 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 LR66 YHL registered?

LR66 YHL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 October 2016.

Is LR66 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR66 YHL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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