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AK65 ZTD

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,987 mi
Last recorded116,987 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 ZTD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 103,158 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,592 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 87,592 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,570 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 69,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,824 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 53,824 miles

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

Nearside Front McPhearson strut protective gland badly deteriorated not preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front McPhearson strut protective gland badly deteriorated not preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 41,433 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 30,079 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 30,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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AK65 ZTD is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 AK65 ZTD, 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 AK65 ZTD registered?

AK65 ZTD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 6 January 2016.

Is AK65 ZTD safe to buy?

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