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YK16 NBX

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,793 mi
Last recorded113,793 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 NBX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 113,793 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 109,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Large dent in rear quarter panel

Rear Bumper damage

Fail 6 Jun 2025 109,854 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Large dent in rear quarter panel

Rear Bumper damage

Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,990 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 98,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 74,735 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2021 56,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,885 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2019 32,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,344 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 NBX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NBX, 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

How do I check the history of YK16 NBX?

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What year was YK16 NBX registered?

YK16 NBX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is YK16 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 NBX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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