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OV16 YBP

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,107 mi
Last recorded84,107 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 YBP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 83,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 75,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 56,515 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a mounting bracket missing , headlamp is secure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 52,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a mounting bracket missing , headlamp is secure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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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OV16 YBP is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV16 YBP, 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 OV16 YBP registered?

OV16 YBP is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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