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AO16 WBY

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 WBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 67,953 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR SHAFT SEALS LEAKING ON DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 57,296 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Nearside Rear SLIGHT OIL LEAK (DRIVESHAFT SEAL?)

Pass 8 Dec 2023 50,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 43,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,969 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 22,398 miles

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

minor oil leaks from gearbox and rear differential.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 22,398 miles

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

minor oil leaks from gearbox and rear differential.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 13,915 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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AO16 WBY is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WBY, 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 AO16 WBY registered?

AO16 WBY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is AO16 WBY safe to buy?

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