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YM16 ZGD

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,765 mi
Last recorded115,765 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 ZGD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,765 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 108,189 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,582 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,631 miles

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

all brake discs slighlty worn / lipped

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged with stone chips (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2021 62,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative indicating a fault (5.2.3 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged with stone chips (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 38,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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YM16 ZGD is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM16 ZGD, 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 YM16 ZGD registered?

YM16 ZGD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is YM16 ZGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM16 ZGD 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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