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WV16 YNT

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,831 mi
Last recorded193,831 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 YNT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 193,831 miles

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

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 26 Mar 2026 193,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2025 181,815 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2024 169,901 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2023 157,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 16 Mar 2023 157,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 144,816 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 132,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 117,919 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 117,917 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Chip Zone A. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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WV16 YNT is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WV16 YNT, 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 WV16 YNT registered?

WV16 YNT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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The MOT history for WV16 YNT 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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