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BGZ 1589

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,602 mi
Last recorded48,602 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 1589
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 48,602 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 48,600 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine idle speed fluctuating excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 45,020 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 45,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 39,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 39,816 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 39,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 35,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 32,922 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 28,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 28,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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BGZ 1589 is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BGZ 1589, 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 BGZ 1589 registered?

BGZ 1589 is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 February 2016.

Is BGZ 1589 safe to buy?

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