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YP66 CEF

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,738 mi
Last recorded144,738 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP66 CEF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 144,738 miles

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 21 May 2026 144,736 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2025 115,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 51,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 51,744 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 28,025 miles

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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YP66 CEF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YP66 CEF, 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 YP66 CEF registered?

YP66 CEF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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The MOT history for YP66 CEF 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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