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MA68 YMX

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,052 mi
Last recorded78,052 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA68 YMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,431 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 71,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 55,541 miles

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 13 Jan 2023 45,736 miles

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 Worn close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 45,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 Worn close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 33,085 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 32,758 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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MA68 YMX is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA68 YMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA68 YMX registered?

MA68 YMX is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is MA68 YMX safe to buy?

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