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YF66 YML

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,535 mi
Last recorded54,535 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF66 YML
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 54,535 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,566 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 47,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 40,427 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 29,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2020 25,759 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 YML is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YML, 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 YML registered?

YF66 YML is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 November 2016.

Is YF66 YML safe to buy?

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