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YA65 VCO

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,792 mi
Last recorded130,792 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA65 VCO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 130,792 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 130,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 122,020 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 122,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 108,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn low approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 108,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect Marked up hairline fracture (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Marked up (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,472 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,960 miles

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Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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YA65 VCO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YA65 VCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA65 VCO registered?

YA65 VCO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is YA65 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA65 VCO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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