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YE16 LLK

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 LLK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 48,872 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 48,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 42,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 37,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 37,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to tread indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 35,005 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,512 miles

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

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 LLK is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 LLK, 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 LLK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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