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YE16 EKP

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 EKP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 98,607 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 98,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 89,756 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency right on the minimum requirement of 16%. Suggest further inspection (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 89,589 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator sensor wires appear intact but Red brake warning light on and MFD stating that pads required (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency right on the minimum requirement of 16%. Suggest further inspection (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 80,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 74,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% operational imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 67,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2022 67,457 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Caliper retention spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad warning showing on dashboard and MFD (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2021 60,436 miles

Braking system warning light is on indicating rear brake pads worn but they appear okay at this time. Strongly advise further inspection

DSM not triggered

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

Wipers juddering in operation

Pass 14 May 2020 48,118 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,011 miles

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

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

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 EKP is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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