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YA16 VNV

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

227,570 mi
Last recorded227,570 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 VNV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 227,570 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 227,544 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 207,316 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 174,802 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 174,374 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 144,374 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 144,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 125,128 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 125,128 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 106,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge on front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear screen wash blocked?

Fail 10 Jun 2020 106,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge on front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear screen wash blocked?

Pass 28 May 2019 26,126 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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 VNV is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

YA16 VNV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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