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YF66 FYZ

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,977 mi
Last recorded98,977 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF66 FYZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 90,032 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 73,655 miles

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

Central Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 73,655 miles

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

Central Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,038 miles

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

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))

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

under vehicle covers

Fail 6 Nov 2020 54,970 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

under vehicle covers

Pass 9 Nov 2019 45,628 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 FYZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF66 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

YF66 FYZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is YF66 FYZ safe to buy?

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