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BF16 UCX

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,422 mi
Last recorded88,422 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 UCX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 88,422 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / lower front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, component covers, obscuring some prescribed area sand or item

Fail 1 Dec 2022 88,402 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / lower front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, component covers, obscuring some prescribed area sand or item

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,646 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer on 2mm ( 225/40/18 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm ( 245/35/18 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer on 2mm BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 32,329 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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BF16 UCX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF16 UCX, 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 BF16 UCX registered?

BF16 UCX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BF16 UCX safe to buy?

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