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YK16 JMB

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,539 mi
Last recorded26,539 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 26,539 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 23,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 17,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 11,448 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 9,471 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 9,471 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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 JMB 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 87.5%.

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 JMB, 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 JMB registered?

YK16 JMB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is YK16 JMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 JMB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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