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YK16 LWF

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,832 mi
Last recorded57,832 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 57,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 57,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc is badly worn on the inner. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc is badly worn on the inner and outer. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,277 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 51,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,226 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2023 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2022 39,961 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,983 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2020 30,955 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,733 miles

under body covers fitted

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 LWF is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

YK16 LWF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is YK16 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 LWF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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