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YY16 WWZ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,294 mi
Last recorded94,294 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 WWZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 94,294 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,092 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm of tread

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 73,397 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 50,619 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Output shaft Seal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On The Outer Edge + Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 47,734 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 43,734 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 37,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,645 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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YY16 WWZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY16 WWZ, 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 YY16 WWZ registered?

YY16 WWZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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