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YE16 NKZ

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,068 mi
Last recorded112,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 NKZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 112,068 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 108,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and uneven wear detected on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 97,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and uneven wear detected on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,363 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,841 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 77,637 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 70,735 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,199 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,119 miles

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

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

Rear 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 NKZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

YE16 NKZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is YE16 NKZ safe to buy?

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