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AL05 CEE

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,863 mi
Last recorded34,863 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 CEE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 34,863 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 55,831 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 30,634 miles

Offside Front Offside front console bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,801 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 44,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50-17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 24,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 32,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 32,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 18,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 22,325 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 12,845 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 12,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 20,197 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))

Pass 4 May 2021 7,363 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 7,346 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 4,906 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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AL05 CEE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AL05 CEE, 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 AL05 CEE registered?

AL05 CEE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is AL05 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL05 CEE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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