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WR16 WYP

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,511 mi
Last recorded79,511 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 WYP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush split and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush split and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 77,614 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 77,614 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 75,393 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Wing Mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 75,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Wing Mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,428 miles

advise slight damage to n/s rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,288 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 57,872 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 52,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,610 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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WR16 WYP is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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 WR16 WYP, 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 WR16 WYP registered?

WR16 WYP is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is WR16 WYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR16 WYP 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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