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RE16 YMF

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,715 mi
Last recorded125,715 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 YMF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 125,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 122,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,335 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 104,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 95,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential heavy leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot full

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers heavy streaking / smearing

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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RE16 YMF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE16 YMF, 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 RE16 YMF registered?

RE16 YMF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is RE16 YMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE16 YMF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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