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WV18 YHS

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,814 mi
Last recorded83,814 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV18 YHS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 83,814 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,930 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 57,549 miles

Offside Side repeater not working led strip in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. key trapped in runners, seat base also damp (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 35,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,682 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 34,681 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))

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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WV18 YHS is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV18 YHS, 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 WV18 YHS registered?

WV18 YHS is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2018.

Is WV18 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV18 YHS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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