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YG18 MRX

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,565 mi
Last recorded99,565 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 MRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,565 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 91,507 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 91,505 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 84,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 80,872 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 75,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,116 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 56,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YG18 MRX is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG18 MRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG18 MRX registered?

YG18 MRX is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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