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YS16 DYH

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,122 mi
Last recorded42,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 DYH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 42,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 37,571 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 37,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 34,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 30,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,315 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 23,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 16,382 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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YS16 DYH is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YS16 DYH, 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 YS16 DYH registered?

YS16 DYH is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is YS16 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS16 DYH 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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