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BC16 TZP

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,009 mi
Last recorded110,009 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 TZP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 110,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 102,512 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 96,377 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 88,240 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 88,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,888 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 58,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,165 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 TZP is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 BC16 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

BC16 TZP is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is BC16 TZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 TZP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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