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YA65 VUW

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,784 mi
Last recorded75,784 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,784 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 75,784 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,004 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 68,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,343 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 63,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor hanging

Pass 19 Jan 2023 58,927 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor insecure

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,424 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 45,021 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 31,330 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 VUW 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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

YA65 VUW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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The MOT history for YA65 VUW 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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