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YE16 JZN

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,603 mi
Last recorded68,603 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 JZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 68,603 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 61,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windsheild having a chip mark on off side .

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 61,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessive wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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))

Front Windsheild having a chip mark on off side .

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 53,499 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet works but is missing its nozzle to mist washer fluid onto windscreen.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 33,406 miles

small chip in passenger side of windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2020 30,821 miles

front pads 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2019 22,066 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2019 22,066 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 JZN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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 JZN, 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 JZN registered?

YE16 JZN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is YE16 JZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 JZN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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