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AK16 PGO

2016 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,092 mi
Last recorded193,092 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 PGO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 193,092 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 175,827 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 153,774 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2024 153,682 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 121,551 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,935 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,376 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 26,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 PGO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK16 PGO, 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 PGO registered?

AK16 PGO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is AK16 PGO safe to buy?

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