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YK16 OWH

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,962 mi
Last recorded67,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,962 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 61,357 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 18 Jul 2024 58,533 miles

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,738 miles

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 53,081 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 53,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245x35x18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake pads might need replacing before next mot

Rear wiper

TPS light

Pass 19 May 2020 34,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,127 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 OWH is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

YK16 OWH is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is YK16 OWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 OWH 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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