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AU16 RZO

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,518 mi
Last recorded103,518 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 RZO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 103,518 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 103,378 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,648 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,746 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 61,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner splash cover missing back of headlamp covered in wet mud

Rear diff leaking oil

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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AU16 RZO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU16 RZO, 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 AU16 RZO registered?

AU16 RZO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AU16 RZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 RZO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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