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YG18 NZR

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 NZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 78,288 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 70,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,026 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 63,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fLEXI PIPE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,993 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 47,993 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,198 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 43,196 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,429 miles

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 NZR is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NZR, 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.

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What year was YG18 NZR registered?

YG18 NZR is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2018.

Is YG18 NZR safe to buy?

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Does YG18 NZR have outstanding finance?

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