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YK16 HSW

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,094 mi
Last recorded103,094 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 103,094 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 98,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 92,730 miles

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

exhaust to clean to register

Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 3mm< (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 47,548 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF OSF Brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR OSR Brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (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 HSW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HSW, 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.

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What year was YK16 HSW registered?

YK16 HSW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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