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YF66 OBV

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,091 mi
Last recorded78,091 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 78,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

rear diff. slightly damp

Pass 11 Sep 2023 57,394 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear differential oil leak/mist

Pass 9 Sep 2022 50,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 40,612 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,345 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2019 25,599 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 OBV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBV, 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.

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What year was YF66 OBV registered?

YF66 OBV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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