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MT16 YXA

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,533 mi
Last recorded93,533 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 YXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 93,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 85,908 miles

Front o/s/f & n/s/f shock gaiters split

Front wipers smear

Rear o/s/r &n/s/r bump stops worn /perished

Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 42,106 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 32,825 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,575 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 25,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 19,309 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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MT16 YXA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MT16 YXA, 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 MT16 YXA registered?

MT16 YXA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is MT16 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 YXA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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