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YK16 JYE

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,297 mi
Last recorded85,297 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 JYE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 85,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 78,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 72,596 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,759 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 65,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 60,043 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 60,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside stamp of tyre sidewall fitted facing outwards on alloy (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned adjusted to correct height as too low (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 53,117 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,611 miles

advice on further look at n/s/r hand brake

advice on further look at rear foot brake and rear brakes

Fail 10 Mar 2020 37,611 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

advice on further look at n/s/r hand brake

advice on further look at rear foot brake and rear brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,321 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 24,321 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (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 JYE is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 JYE, 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 JYE registered?

YK16 JYE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is YK16 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 JYE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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