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YP66 UJL

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,226 mi
Last recorded71,226 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP66 UJL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 71,226 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 71,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,002 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 68,000 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,814 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 59,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 47,253 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possible on limit hard to say with wheels on Suggest to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suggest to replace rear tyres now

Pass 12 Nov 2021 32,410 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 32,410 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 25,046 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 22,344 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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 UJL is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UJL, 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.

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What year was YP66 UJL registered?

YP66 UJL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is YP66 UJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP66 UJL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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