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BL16 UUZ

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,861 mi
Last recorded69,861 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 UUZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 69,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push pull bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push pull bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 64,854 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 60,354 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate peeling (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 60,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate peeling (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,562 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 51,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 36,666 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

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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BL16 UUZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL16 UUZ, 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 BL16 UUZ registered?

BL16 UUZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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The MOT history for BL16 UUZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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