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YF66 FXW

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF66 FXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,712 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 96,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jan 2025 77,098 miles

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,785 miles

Central Front slight oil leak from gearbox oil seal

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to pad sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 48,067 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2021 39,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

TPMS on

Pass 20 Nov 2020 32,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 26,813 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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YF66 FXW is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF66 FXW, 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 YF66 FXW registered?

YF66 FXW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is YF66 FXW safe to buy?

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