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YK16 GGW

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,556 mi
Last recorded60,556 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
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

RegistrationYK16 GGW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 55,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth and thin on outer edge and outer side wall scuffed and damaged but not worn lower then 1.6mm on the middle three quarters of tyre . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 55,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 43,660 miles

outer side wall damaged n/s/f tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2020 43,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer side wall damaged n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 May 2019 33,760 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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YK16 GGW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK16 GGW, 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 YK16 GGW registered?

YK16 GGW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YK16 GGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 GGW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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