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YK66 CXM

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,661 mi
Last recorded84,661 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 CXM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 84,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,079 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 57,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,856 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 24 Aug 2020 40,063 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 40,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 33,002 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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YK66 CXM 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 77.8%.

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 YK66 CXM, 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 YK66 CXM registered?

YK66 CXM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is YK66 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK66 CXM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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