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RK16 VYN

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,079 mi
Last recorded66,079 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 VYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 66,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,240 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,666 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,570 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,030 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 50,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,224 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,742 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 30,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,244 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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RK16 VYN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 RK16 VYN, 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 RK16 VYN registered?

RK16 VYN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is RK16 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK16 VYN 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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