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B20 KSA

2016 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,781 mi
Last recorded71,781 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 KSA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 71,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 60,488 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 60,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 50,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 43,783 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 37,007 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 31,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,221 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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B20 KSA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Orange 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 B20 KSA, 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 B20 KSA registered?

B20 KSA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is B20 KSA safe to buy?

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