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Y99 SAO

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,820 mi
Last recorded80,820 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 SAO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 80,820 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 73,913 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 65,870 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 65,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,828 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s + n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 56,827 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam can not be tested switch missing. (4.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative can not be operated/tested due switch missing. (4.1.5 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements switch missing. (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing can not be operated to check switch missing. (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s + n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,709 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 43,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,824 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,646 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 14,513 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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Y99 SAO is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y99 SAO, 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 Y99 SAO registered?

Y99 SAO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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