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YW16 BNF

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,728 mi
Last recorded117,728 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 BNF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 117,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,552 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 90,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 73,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 56,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,653 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (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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YW16 BNF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YW16 BNF, 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 YW16 BNF registered?

YW16 BNF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is YW16 BNF safe to buy?

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