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YA18 YZU

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,350 mi
Last recorded118,350 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 YZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 118,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,325 miles

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

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,918 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 56,489 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm + slight perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,844 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YA18 YZU is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA18 YZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA18 YZU registered?

YA18 YZU is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2018.

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