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YF66 GZV

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,366 mi
Last recorded72,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 72,366 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 69,623 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 69,622 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LAMP UNIT HAS WATER INGRESS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES CORRODED AND PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 67,858 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,808 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,554 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 55,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,139 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 GZV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

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

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