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BL16 VRG

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,273 mi
Last recorded102,273 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 VRG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 102,273 miles

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Fail 17 Dec 2025 102,273 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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Pass 21 Dec 2024 90,361 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 90,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 78,610 miles

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Fail 12 Dec 2023 78,610 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,279 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2021 59,721 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 18,071 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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BL16 VRG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 BL16 VRG, 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 BL16 VRG registered?

BL16 VRG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is BL16 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 VRG 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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