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BL66 RZO

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,665 mi
Last recorded100,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 RZO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 100,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn on edge - Cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn on edge - Cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 100,665 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn on edge - Cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn on edge - Cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,558 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 34,558 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 27,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 27,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 24,982 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 24,982 miles

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

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

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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BL66 RZO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL66 RZO, 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 BL66 RZO registered?

BL66 RZO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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