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YP16 ZNS

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,047 mi
Last recorded75,047 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 ZNS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 75,047 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 68,215 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal ?. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 64,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern and very little light. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal ?. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,913 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng/gearbox, cannot discern origin. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 55,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng/gearbox, cannot discern origin. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 45,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 23,915 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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YP16 ZNS is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 YP16 ZNS, 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 YP16 ZNS registered?

YP16 ZNS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is YP16 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 ZNS 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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