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AA61 LEY

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,251 mi
Last recorded59,251 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA61 LEY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 59,251 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,523 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 40,039 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 40,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,251 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 23,051 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (3.9 mm to 4.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,933 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 22,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 43,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,118 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 42,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 22,307 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 22,306 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,442 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

ride Hight sensor rod seized front & rear

Pass 28 Feb 2022 22,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 29,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,838 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 23,817 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 20,403 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 17,761 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 15,809 miles

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

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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AA61 LEY is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AA61 LEY, 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 AA61 LEY registered?

AA61 LEY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is AA61 LEY safe to buy?

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