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RE16 YMT

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,426 mi
Last recorded96,426 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 YMT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 96,426 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front headlamp dip beam image is weak.

Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,778 miles

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

nearside front headlamp dip beam image weak.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,637 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 70,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 36,398 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively s)(worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s)(require attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Washer jets weak

Pass 22 May 2019 25,484 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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RE16 YMT is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

RE16 YMT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is RE16 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE16 YMT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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