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BL66 SDV

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,529 mi
Last recorded83,529 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 SDV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,529 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 83,509 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,729 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 69,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,578 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 56,423 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS On Dash

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,892 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just coming on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff casing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 42,710 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working repeater lamp not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre is on 1.6 mm

Pass 3 Jul 2020 31,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin requirements only just met (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,860 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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BL66 SDV is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SDV, 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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BL66 SDV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 November 2016.

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