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YM66 KZF

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,858 mi
Last recorded108,858 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM66 KZF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 108,858 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 104,633 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under cover missing

Fail 14 May 2025 104,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under cover missing

Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,234 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 99,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 90,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 90,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,689 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,449 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,443 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 62,240 miles

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

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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YM66 KZF 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 75%.

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 YM66 KZF, 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 YM66 KZF registered?

YM66 KZF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is YM66 KZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM66 KZF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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