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YE66 NXR

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 NXR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 73,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 73,295 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 60,899 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 60,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,744 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 49,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,726 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 41,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 24,262 miles

Coolant level slightly low

Nearside Rear 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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YE66 NXR is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE66 NXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE66 NXR registered?

YE66 NXR is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is YE66 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE66 NXR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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