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YL68 EVD

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,338 mi
Last recorded64,338 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL68 EVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 64,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 64,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2025 58,023 miles

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

Nearside headlight damaged

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 58,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

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

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

Nearside headlight damaged

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 46,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside fog light damaged

Nearside headlight damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2023 33,967 miles

Nearside headlight and fog light damaged

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 33,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlight and fog light damaged

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 26,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 24,057 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YL68 EVD is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL68 EVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YL68 EVD registered?

YL68 EVD is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2018.

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