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YA65 VKG

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,403 mi
Last recorded72,403 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,403 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,829 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 61,554 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 53,419 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,726 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,989 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 30,377 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,377 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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YA65 VKG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKG, 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 VKG registered?

YA65 VKG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is YA65 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA65 VKG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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