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AE16 ZGA

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,593 mi
Last recorded242,593 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZGA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 242,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked & chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 242,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked & chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 219,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 194,744 miles

Rear diff leaking

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 169,033 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 20 Mar 2023 169,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (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 1 Mar 2022 143,347 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 143,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,890 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 121,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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 6 Mar 2020 107,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***advise replacement*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***advise replacement*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

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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AE16 ZGA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE16 ZGA, 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 AE16 ZGA registered?

AE16 ZGA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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