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AK16 FLD

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,141 mi
Last recorded99,141 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 FLD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 99,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,723 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 84,085 miles

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

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,550 miles

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

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 5 Dec 2022 81,550 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,655 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/r Tyre Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/r Tyre Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,481 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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AK16 FLD is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK16 FLD, 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 AK16 FLD registered?

AK16 FLD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AK16 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 FLD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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