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YE16 DNV

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,764 mi
Last recorded138,764 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 DNV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 138,764 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bushes perishing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 132,135 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 132,134 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 120,575 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 120,572 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 120,547 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2021 107,127 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2021 107,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 106,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,016 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))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 99,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,789 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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YE16 DNV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YE16 DNV, 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 YE16 DNV registered?

YE16 DNV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is YE16 DNV safe to buy?

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