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YW16 KPZ

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,595 mi
Last recorded82,595 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 82,595 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2024 75,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 64,189 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 63,853 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 60,392 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 60,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 52,294 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,893 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 46,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad at aprox 2-3 mm (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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YW16 KPZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YW16 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

YW16 KPZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YW16 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 KPZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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