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YF66 YBR

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,147 mi
Last recorded82,147 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF66 YBR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 82,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 82,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 66,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 59,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,503 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 38,468 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 YBR is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

YF66 YBR is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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The MOT history for YF66 YBR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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