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YK16 PFS

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

106,534 mi
Last recorded106,534 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 PFS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 106,534 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear seat cushion loose.

Fail 3 Nov 2025 106,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear seat cushion loose.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,183 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 75,183 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 75,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,443 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 66,442 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,228 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 50,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 PFS is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 PFS, 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 PFS registered?

YK16 PFS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is YK16 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 PFS shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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