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AU16 ZTZ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,755 mi
Last recorded110,755 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 ZTZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,755 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 110,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 92,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 89,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus sidewall damage ()

Fail 4 Apr 2024 89,802 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus sidewall damage ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,411 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall is damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,693 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 66,652 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both weak (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,282 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 63,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,417 miles

Front washers partially blocked still providing enough fluid to clear screen

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 40mm outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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 ZTZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTZ, 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

How do I check the history of AU16 ZTZ?

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What year was AU16 ZTZ registered?

AU16 ZTZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is AU16 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 ZTZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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