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YG16 OFR

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,603 mi
Last recorded78,603 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 OFR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 78,603 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

T.P.M.S. Light illuminated.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 72,239 miles

Front tyres beginning to wear unevenly.

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 72,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp damaged (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Damaged lens/ taped over sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 65,316 miles

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

Nearside Front foglamp body damage and misaligned.

Fail 21 Mar 2024 65,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective smashed and sharp edges. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front foglamp body damage and misaligned.

Nearside Front windscreen wiper smearing on screen.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and will not be long before cords showing. (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M.S. Light illuminated.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (not affecting beam image) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r barely within M.O.T limits strongly advise brake check. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 39,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 37,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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YG16 OFR is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG16 OFR, 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 YG16 OFR registered?

YG16 OFR is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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