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YK16 LPB

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,945 mi
Last recorded34,945 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 LPB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 34,945 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 30,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,696 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Handbrake cable retaining bracket broken but still secure

Fail 13 Aug 2024 28,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Handbrake cable retaining bracket broken but still secure

Pass 15 Aug 2023 26,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,582 miles

Offside Rear Upper Handbrake cable retaining clip broken but still secure

Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 15,821 miles

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 LPB is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LPB, 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 LPB registered?

YK16 LPB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is YK16 LPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 LPB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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