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RF16 YAO

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,958 mi
Last recorded64,958 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 YAO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 64,958 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre can t be repaired 225 45 17 91 v

Pass 17 Jul 2025 62,647 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 60,299 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low

Both front tyres showing signs of age

Covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,237 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 58,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 52,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,025 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 46,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 40,553 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,052 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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RF16 YAO is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF16 YAO, 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.

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What year was RF16 YAO registered?

RF16 YAO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is RF16 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 YAO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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