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Y7 JYN

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,993 mi
Last recorded82,993 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 JYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,993 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 82,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (bulge on inner wall) marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,220 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 84,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 56,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 61,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,791 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 40,791 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,953 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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Y7 JYN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y7 JYN, 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.

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What year was Y7 JYN registered?

Y7 JYN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is Y7 JYN safe to buy?

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