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Y18 BAT

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,966 mi
Last recorded59,966 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 BAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,966 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 54,426 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 46,308 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 39,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 34,026 miles

advise rear pads wearng low

Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,775 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,170 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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Y18 BAT is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y18 BAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y18 BAT registered?

Y18 BAT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is Y18 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 BAT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y18 BAT have outstanding finance?

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