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YA16 JZM

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,188 mi
Last recorded104,188 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 JZM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 104,188 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 104,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,791 miles

Exhaust flexi section slight deterioration

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking from all seals, input and output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes cracking (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (both sides) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low inner edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 93,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff input and output seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,882 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff input and output seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,667 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 72,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,666 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,002 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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YA16 JZM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA16 JZM, 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 YA16 JZM registered?

YA16 JZM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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