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YK16 GZH

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,623 mi
Last recorded70,623 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 GZH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,623 miles

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

Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire through centre of rear spring

Fail 11 Jun 2026 70,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire through centre of rear spring

tyre light on dash

Pass 17 Jun 2025 66,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear axle oil leak

tyre pressure warning light on cleared at test

Fail 17 Jun 2025 66,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear axle oil leak

tyre pressure warning light on cleared at test

Pass 15 May 2024 60,830 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 60,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror indecator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 54,473 miles

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

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

Rear oil leak axle diff

Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad wire, routing ?

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 40,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad wire, routing ?

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 33,930 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,439 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 GZH is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

YK16 GZH is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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