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RY16 AAV

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,547 mi
Last recorded21,547 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY16 AAV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 21,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40X18 [RFT] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35X18 [RFT] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40X18 [RFT] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35X18 [RFT] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 19,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 18,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 17,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 14,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 12,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 10,538 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 12 Jun 2019 8,527 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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RY16 AAV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol 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 RY16 AAV, 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 RY16 AAV registered?

RY16 AAV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is RY16 AAV safe to buy?

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Does RY16 AAV have outstanding finance?

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