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YD68 SFV

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,192 mi
Last recorded94,192 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD68 SFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 94,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 77,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,767 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 62,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possibly blocked filter (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,634 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 40,833 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 32,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 32,402 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,894 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wheel Alignment Recommended

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YD68 SFV is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD68 SFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YD68 SFV registered?

YD68 SFV is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2018.

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