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YC66 AVZ

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,359 mi
Last recorded126,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 126,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 126,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking around pump area/undertrays fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 118,690 miles

Front bumper damaged

Windscreen chipped

Pass 23 May 2024 112,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 105,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 100,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device lower clip broken (on suspension arm) but still operating as intended

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

boot full

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Fail 24 May 2022 100,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device lower clip broken (on suspension arm) but still operating as intended

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

boot full

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 26 May 2021 89,297 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,934 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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YC66 AVZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YC66 AVZ, 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.

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What year was YC66 AVZ registered?

YC66 AVZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is YC66 AVZ safe to buy?

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