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YG16 PMU

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,811 mi
Last recorded64,811 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,811 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 64,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,891 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 56,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 51,265 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,456 miles

minor wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 28,389 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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YG16 PMU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG16 PMU, 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 PMU?

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What year was YG16 PMU registered?

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

Is YG16 PMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 PMU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG16 PMU have outstanding finance?

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