CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG16 PHX

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,750 mi
Last recorded98,750 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 PHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 98,750 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 98,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 95,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,212 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 75,083 miles

Rear its possible that off side and near side coil springs may be broken at there bases but due to viewing limitations even with a mirror i cannot say 100% that they are

Fail 22 Oct 2022 75,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear its possible that off side and near side coil springs may be broken at there bases but due to viewing limitations even with a mirror i cannot say 100% that they are

Pass 23 Oct 2021 67,085 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 62,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 50,763 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 50,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG16 PHX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PHX, 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

How do I check the history of YG16 PHX?

You can check the full history of YG16 PHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG16 PHX registered?

YG16 PHX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is YG16 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 PHX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG16 PHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG16 PHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.