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SK16 YEX

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 YEX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 104,430 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 104,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,175 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,180 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 82,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,180 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,598 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 60,598 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to minimum legal spec. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to minimum legal spec. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 22,428 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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SK16 YEX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK16 YEX, 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 SK16 YEX registered?

SK16 YEX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SK16 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 YEX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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