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YK16 JTU

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,219 mi
Last recorded58,219 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 JTU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 58,219 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 58,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2025 50,094 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 45,645 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 45,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut through ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 41,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,784 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 27,368 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 20,848 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut

Fail 11 Mar 2019 20,848 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 JTU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

YK16 JTU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is YK16 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 JTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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