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T5 YMW

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,812 mi
Last recorded47,812 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 YMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 47,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 47,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 40,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 31,437 miles

O/S/F shocker cover split

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2023 22,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 17,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 13,334 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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T5 YMW is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T5 YMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T5 YMW registered?

T5 YMW is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2018.

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