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YB65 FJC

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,917 mi
Last recorded69,917 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 FJC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 69,917 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 62,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,159 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 54,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 47,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 31,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 17,488 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 16,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (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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YB65 FJC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YB65 FJC, 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 YB65 FJC registered?

YB65 FJC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is YB65 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB65 FJC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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