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Y5 DRP

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,794 mi
Last recorded131,794 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 DRP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 131,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 127,527 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 5 Aug 2024 123,417 miles

rear tyres close to wear band

Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s/f and o/s/f bold on edges just met requirements 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 113,941 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 107,964 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 103,247 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,448 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,521 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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Y5 DRP is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y5 DRP, 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 Y5 DRP?

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What year was Y5 DRP registered?

Y5 DRP is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is Y5 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 DRP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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