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YW16 MUA

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,868 mi
Last recorded83,868 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 MUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 83,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyrse worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential main oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 67,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyrse worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential main oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 60,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive input shaft oil seal leaking on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,220 miles

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

Rear Differential Front Oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2019 38,291 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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YW16 MUA is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YW16 MUA, 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 YW16 MUA registered?

YW16 MUA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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