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YW16 WBP

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,733 mi
Last recorded70,733 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 WBP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 70,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 65,194 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 57,774 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 57,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 15 Sep 2022 51,890 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 29,282 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,117 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 19,984 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 WBP is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WBP, 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 WBP registered?

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

Is YW16 WBP safe to buy?

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