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YF16 VAX

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,889 mi
Last recorded111,889 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VAX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 111,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2025 104,354 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 31 Jan 2025 104,354 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,008 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,824 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,400 miles

Exhaust flexi severely deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,010 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 VAX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

YF16 VAX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is YF16 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 VAX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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