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PY16 JYP

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY16 JYP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 120,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front washer jet insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2025 105,397 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 105,397 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 96,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres feathering heavily not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 96,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres feathering heavily not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,909 miles

under trays fitted unable to carry out full under body inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,108 miles

under body trays fitted unable to carry out full under body inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,990 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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PY16 JYP is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY16 JYP, 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 PY16 JYP registered?

PY16 JYP is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is PY16 JYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY16 JYP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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