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AL55 ELZ

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,229 mi
Last recorded72,229 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 ELZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 72,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 60,924 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 56,485 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 50,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 42,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,625 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,922 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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AL55 ELZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AL55 ELZ, 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 AL55 ELZ registered?

AL55 ELZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is AL55 ELZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 ELZ 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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