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YL66 EUJ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,777 mi
Last recorded62,777 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 EUJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 62,777 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 62,776 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,326 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Damage to nearside front wing mirror

Damage to offside rear back light

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

Oil leak on gearbox

Tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear back light damaged, not showing any white light on the rear

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

gearbox oil leak

tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Fail 12 Jul 2024 59,404 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside wiper blades split (Aero blades) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear back light damaged, not showing any white light on the rear

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

gearbox oil leak

tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Pass 15 May 2023 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged and no cord shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear back light damaged

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 13 May 2023 52,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged and no cord shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear back light damaged

oil leak on gearbox

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Pass 16 May 2022 41,196 miles

damage to nearside bodywork / bumper

Fail 16 May 2022 41,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. nearside headlight been pushed in towards engine bay, adjuster is covered with slam panel but managed to get level correct (4.1.2 (a))

damage to nearside bodywork / bumper

Pass 21 May 2021 36,314 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 29,576 miles

All brake discs slight surface rust

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 27,954 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YL66 EUJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL66 EUJ, 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 YL66 EUJ registered?

YL66 EUJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is YL66 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL66 EUJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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