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YL65 JWE

2016 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,452 mi
Last recorded100,452 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 JWE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 100,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2025 91,103 miles

Offside Rear different types of tyre across rear axle advise changing o/s to conventional tyre

Outer manufacturers sill covers fitted

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to brake/fuel lines front to back, lower parts of rear coil springs and some prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jun 2024 77,183 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres of different types across axle

Pass 20 Jun 2023 58,968 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 55,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,025 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 42,029 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 39,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 29,619 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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YL65 JWE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YL65 JWE, 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 YL65 JWE registered?

YL65 JWE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 February 2016.

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