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BD16 CAV

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,340 mi
Last recorded44,340 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 CAV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 44,340 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 40,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 36,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,146 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 28,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,314 miles

nearside front tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2020 18,077 miles

front tyres perished and 2mm outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,817 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 12,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BD16 CAV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD16 CAV, 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 BD16 CAV registered?

BD16 CAV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BD16 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 CAV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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