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AV65 WGZ

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,175 mi
Last recorded81,175 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 WGZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 81,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,965 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 69,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 61,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 41,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 30,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 24,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 22,294 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 18,089 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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AV65 WGZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV65 WGZ, 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 AV65 WGZ registered?

AV65 WGZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is AV65 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV65 WGZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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