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YK16 MWG

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,147 mi
Last recorded93,147 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,147 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both stepped on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls cracking and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 93,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both stepped on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls cracking and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,737 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 78,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,214 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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,697 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 MWG is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

YK16 MWG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is YK16 MWG safe to buy?

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