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A23 MEE

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,546 mi
Last recorded145,546 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 MEE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 145,546 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 139,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 132,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. Both - Cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 132,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. Both - Cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 116,929 miles

Front brake disc's corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 19 Sep 2020 109,380 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,990 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs wearing and scoring slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres also wearing heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

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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A23 MEE is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A23 MEE, 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 A23 MEE registered?

A23 MEE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is A23 MEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 MEE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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