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YL68 FAJ

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,521 mi
Last recorded52,521 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 52,521 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 52,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 40,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively the brake pads are good (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 40,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively the brake pads are good (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 25,025 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 12,566 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 12,389 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 11,708 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 9,816 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 FAJ 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 77.8%.

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 FAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL68 FAJ registered?

YL68 FAJ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2018.

Is YL68 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL68 FAJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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