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YF16 VTV

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,956 mi
Last recorded65,956 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VTV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 65,956 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 65,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 59,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Washer poor

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,214 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 54,214 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,845 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 48,440 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,061 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F door mirror glass loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 35,111 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 27,232 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 19,552 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 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 VTV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF16 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

YF16 VTV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YF16 VTV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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