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YE68 GWZ

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,556 mi
Last recorded79,556 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE68 GWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on outer face edge & inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,503 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 48,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,732 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YE68 GWZ is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE68 GWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE68 GWZ registered?

YE68 GWZ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 16 October 2018.

Is YE68 GWZ safe to buy?

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