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AP16 BZY

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,689 mi
Last recorded75,689 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 BZY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 75,689 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS ON

Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,206 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 62,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 55,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,416 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

offside handbrake performance just met requirements

Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,700 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of under components

Pass 12 Feb 2020 22,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 16,581 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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AP16 BZY 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 AP16 BZY, 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 AP16 BZY registered?

AP16 BZY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 May 2016.

Is AP16 BZY safe to buy?

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