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SY66 VVJ

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,933 mi
Last recorded92,933 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 VVJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 92,933 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,105 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 66,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 24,208 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 19,104 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 15,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 11,234 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 11,221 miles

Offside Front wheel rim damaged outer at tyre valve

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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SY66 VVJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SY66 VVJ, 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 SY66 VVJ registered?

SY66 VVJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is SY66 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY66 VVJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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