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YC66 UEW

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,712 mi
Last recorded52,712 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 UEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 52,712 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 52,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 19 Sep 2024 48,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,352 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 41,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges 2mm.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 35,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,951 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 26,761 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 UEW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEW, 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 YC66 UEW registered?

YC66 UEW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is YC66 UEW safe to buy?

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