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Y26 HSM

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,037 mi
Last recorded80,037 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 HSM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 80,037 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 80,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also has cut in same location, marked with yellow crayon (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 69,666 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 69,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 59,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 50,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 50,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 45,090 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 45,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 33,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 22,241 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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Y26 HSM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y26 HSM, 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

How do I check the history of Y26 HSM?

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What year was Y26 HSM registered?

Y26 HSM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is Y26 HSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 HSM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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