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PF16 YNJ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,952 mi
Last recorded119,952 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF16 YNJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 119,952 miles

Front Windscreen washers barely meet reequipments (week motor)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil started to leak, requirement's only just met (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to ware indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 113,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 108,493 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 94,770 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Mar 2023 94,757 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,501 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,793 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,582 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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PF16 YNJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PF16 YNJ, 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 PF16 YNJ registered?

PF16 YNJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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