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YF66 FZX

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,580 mi
Last recorded85,580 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF66 FZX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,580 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 82,283 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 73,449 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 73,448 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 60,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,116 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 50,116 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 43,471 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 34,775 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 FZX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

YF66 FZX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 November 2016.

Is YF66 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF66 FZX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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