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T3 YPL

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 YPL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 85,480 miles

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder

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

both front fog lamps missing and fault showing on dash

Fail 26 May 2026 85,410 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder

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

both front fog lamps missing and fault showing on dash

Pass 13 May 2025 73,798 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 66,197 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 66,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 60,694 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 53,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,511 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,065 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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T3 YPL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T3 YPL, 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 T3 YPL registered?

T3 YPL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is T3 YPL safe to buy?

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