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YK66 DNF

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 DNF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,494 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated/weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,119 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated/weakened

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 70,119 miles

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

Brake pad wear light illuminated

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated/weakened

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,863 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated/weakened

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil/fluid residue on undertray

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 49,280 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,579 miles

Engine oil level close to min

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Diff has a slight seepage of oil

Fail 3 Nov 2020 40,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine oil level close to min

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Diff has a slight seepage of oil

Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,608 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 30,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (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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YK66 DNF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DNF, 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.

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YK66 DNF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 November 2016.

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