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YK16 MXJ

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,734 mi
Last recorded52,734 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 44,585 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 42,574 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,852 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 30,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 25,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 MXJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

YK16 MXJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YK16 MXJ 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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