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AL03 SYA

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,258 mi
Last recorded73,258 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 SYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 73,258 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 63,459 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 54,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,739 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 36,172 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 27,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 22,739 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 16,566 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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AL03 SYA 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 100%.

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 AL03 SYA, 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

How do I check the history of AL03 SYA?

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What year was AL03 SYA registered?

AL03 SYA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is AL03 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL03 SYA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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