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YK66 JBV

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,040 mi
Last recorded75,040 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 JBV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 75,040 miles

O/S front fog light has damage.

Under trays and covers fitted restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Pass 24 Jan 2025 66,974 miles

O/S front fog light is damaged.

TPMS warning light is on.

Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,972 miles

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

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

O/S front fog light is damaged.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light is on.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S front fog light has damage.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,365 miles

O/S front fog light is damaged.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 40,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 33,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,238 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 26,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 JBV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 JBV, 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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What year was YK66 JBV registered?

YK66 JBV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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