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Y5 EAY

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,108 mi
Last recorded73,108 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 73,108 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 73,108 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 53,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,005 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 34,896 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,178 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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Y5 EAY is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EAY, 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 Y5 EAY registered?

Y5 EAY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 10 December 2016.

Is Y5 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 EAY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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