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YC66 XOJ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,056 mi
Last recorded84,056 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 XOJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,056 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 84,049 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 79,424 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 79,416 miles

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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 74,293 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,516 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 69,509 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test engine bay components obscuring testable items. ()

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 22 Dec 2020 56,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,200 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 XOJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

YC66 XOJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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