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BGZ 1601

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,740 mi
Last recorded79,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 1601
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 79,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 79,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0171 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 71,972 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 71,966 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 64,519 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 53,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT OF 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR BARS 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 39,470 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2021 30,630 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 19,901 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 19,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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 1601 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 70%.

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 1601, 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 1601 registered?

BGZ 1601 is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 February 2016.

Is BGZ 1601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 1601 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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