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YL65 JZV

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,012 mi
Last recorded55,012 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 JZV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 55,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 54,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 49,227 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 49,224 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,981 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 41,227 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 41,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 34,222 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 34,221 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted headlamp cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 27,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 22,158 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 22,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,280 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 JZV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YL65 JZV, 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 YL65 JZV registered?

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

Is YL65 JZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 JZV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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