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YA68 FVG

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,482 mi
Last recorded105,482 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA68 FVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 105,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 25.8MM (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 25.7MM (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.9MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2026 105,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR-ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR-ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 25.8MM (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 25.7MM (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.9MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 89,189 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 72,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 67,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,624 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,730 miles

tpms missing off side front

Fail 6 Oct 2021 37,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components down (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms missing off side front

Fail 11 Aug 2021 35,547 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyre warning for system monitoring in-op. (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Wheel cracked n two places. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on both outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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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YA68 FVG is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA68 FVG, 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.

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YA68 FVG is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2018.

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