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A16 SPG

2011 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,899 mi
Last recorded72,899 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SPG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 72,899 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,920 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 66,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,891 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 64,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits LAMBDA (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 61,783 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 61,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 60,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,281 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 59,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 48,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 35,023 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,415 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,086 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,768 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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A16 SPG is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,478 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 A16 SPG, 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 15 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 SPG registered?

A16 SPG is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is A16 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SPG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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