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LY16 ULD

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,337 mi
Last recorded38,337 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 ULD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 38,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 29,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 21,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 15,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 13,101 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 13,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 11,158 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 9,055 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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LY16 ULD is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY16 ULD, 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 LY16 ULD registered?

LY16 ULD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is LY16 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 ULD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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