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BC16 TYG

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,145 mi
Last recorded44,145 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 TYG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 44,145 miles

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

condensation in nearside rear lamp

offside mirror glass slightly insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2024 41,522 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 38,231 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 32,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 27,974 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 18,956 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 14,728 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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BC16 TYG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BC16 TYG, 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 BC16 TYG registered?

BC16 TYG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 August 2016.

Is BC16 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 TYG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC16 TYG have outstanding finance?

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