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YK16 NJZ

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,999 mi
Last recorded60,999 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 NJZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 60,999 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 55,998 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 53,924 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 49,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 44,305 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 40,368 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,755 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,669 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 29,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays 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 NJZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red 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 NJZ, 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 NJZ?

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What year was YK16 NJZ registered?

YK16 NJZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is YK16 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 NJZ 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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