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BCV 581T

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,747 mi
Last recorded54,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 581T
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 54,747 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 48,745 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 43,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 38,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 38,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,099 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,541 miles

Offside Front wear indicated , probably wheel alignment required

Pass 14 Sep 2019 26,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 26,759 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 26,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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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BCV 581T is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BCV 581T, 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 BCV 581T registered?

BCV 581T is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is BCV 581T safe to buy?

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