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YF66 GVK

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,890 mi
Last recorded57,890 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 57,890 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 52,739 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 52,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges + limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 48,769 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 44,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,504 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 39,502 miles

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 35,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16w (5.2.3 (e))

top and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 30,463 miles

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

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 GVK is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

YF66 GVK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is YF66 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF66 GVK 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.

Does YF66 GVK have outstanding finance?

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