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YG16 OGA

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,131 mi
Last recorded89,131 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 89,131 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 89,131 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive coolant leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 53,966 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 49,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 48,941 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 48,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,388 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,117 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 35,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 OGA 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 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 YG16 OGA, 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 YG16 OGA registered?

YG16 OGA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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