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AO16 EMV

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,214 mi
Last recorded76,214 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 EMV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 76,214 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 76,214 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 61,474 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 56,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 49,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 40,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 32,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 26,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,895 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AO16 EMV is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO16 EMV, 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 AO16 EMV registered?

AO16 EMV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is AO16 EMV safe to buy?

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