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YC16 VAO

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,132 mi
Last recorded86,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 VAO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 86,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 77,785 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside sun visor missing

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Fail 21 Feb 2025 77,783 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and 3 mm tread

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

Rear tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

tyre size 225/45 17 run flat

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,081 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 63,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 48,783 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 36,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 36,302 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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YC16 VAO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC16 VAO, 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 YC16 VAO registered?

YC16 VAO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is YC16 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 VAO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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