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YL65 KTJ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,401 mi
Last recorded48,401 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 KTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 48,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 45,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 45,677 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very deep cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 42,754 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 40,675 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 38,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 28,971 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 KTJ 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 88.9%.

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 KTJ, 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 KTJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL65 KTJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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