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PF66 BYX

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,052 mi
Last recorded109,052 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF66 BYX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 109,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 102,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 96,785 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,273 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 92,273 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working worn outer edge (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,131 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2021 87,131 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,139 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 84,139 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,698 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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PF66 BYX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PF66 BYX, 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 PF66 BYX registered?

PF66 BYX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is PF66 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF66 BYX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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