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BA16 WPL

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,152 mi
Last recorded56,152 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 WPL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 56,152 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 39,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 27,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 23,067 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,056 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 19,056 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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BA16 WPL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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 BA16 WPL, 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 BA16 WPL registered?

BA16 WPL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is BA16 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 WPL 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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