2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · YF16 VNJ
2016 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2016. Recorded mileage 63,231 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YF16 VNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 63,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YF16 VNJ Mileage History
- 19/07/202552,544 mi
- 22/07/202552,727 mi+183 mi
- 07/05/202663,231 mi+10,504 mi
- 07/05/202663,231 mi
- 08/05/202663,231 mi
Average of roughly 13,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF16 VNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 118 (YF16 VNJ) between July 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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