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YA16 VNW

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,785 mi
Last recorded69,785 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 VNW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,785 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 69,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 58,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 58,663 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 43,025 miles

tpms on

Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,732 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 28,732 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault broken sensor at o/s/r (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 14,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 14,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 10,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 8,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2019 6,801 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 VNW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA16 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

YA16 VNW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 May 2016.

Is YA16 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 VNW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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