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W888 WYS

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,620 mi
Last recorded75,620 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 WYS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 75,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 2 Jan 2025 66,402 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2023 53,182 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside both nearside doors damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 47,941 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 38,508 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 38,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 27,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 21,095 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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W888 WYS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W888 WYS, 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 W888 WYS registered?

W888 WYS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 17 November 2016.

Is W888 WYS safe to buy?

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