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YF16 NVL

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,732 mi
Last recorded94,732 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 NVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 94,732 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and not working full surface area

f/o/s head light condensation

front brake imbalanced 22%

Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,038 miles

both front tyres slightly feathered and tread cracking

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,079 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread area on both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 65,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 47,913 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 36,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 33,484 miles

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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YF16 NVL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF16 NVL, 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 YF16 NVL registered?

YF16 NVL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is YF16 NVL safe to buy?

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