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B4 NGA

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,959 mi
Last recorded68,959 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 NGA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 68,959 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2026 68,959 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,069 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 65,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 61,646 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 61,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 53,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 50,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 49,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,887 miles

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

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

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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B4 NGA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B4 NGA, 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 B4 NGA registered?

B4 NGA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is B4 NGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 NGA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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