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YK16 GRF

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,930 mi
Last recorded72,930 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 GRF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,930 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,932 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,417 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 46,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,746 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 GRF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YK16 GRF, 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 YK16 GRF?

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What year was YK16 GRF registered?

YK16 GRF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YK16 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 GRF 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.

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