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AK16 FMC

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,952 mi
Last recorded60,952 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 FMC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 54,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 48,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,590 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,437 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 37,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 34,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 27,817 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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 FMC is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 AK16 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

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

Is AK16 FMC safe to buy?

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