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YY66 RUA

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,182 mi
Last recorded82,182 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 RUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,182 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 82,162 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,892 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 68,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 57,303 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 52,718 miles

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

offside rear lamp unit slightly lose

Pass 13 Nov 2021 45,502 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 38,969 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 30,305 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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YY66 RUA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue 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 YY66 RUA, 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 YY66 RUA registered?

YY66 RUA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 November 2016.

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