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BM04 OSE

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,081 mi
Last recorded53,081 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 OSE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 53,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 47,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 42,133 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 42,131 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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 37,496 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing close to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 37,495 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Door mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing close to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 31,712 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2021 23,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,324 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 22,262 miles

Offside Side repeater not working led strip in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 18,434 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (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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BM04 OSE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BM04 OSE, 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 BM04 OSE registered?

BM04 OSE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 April 2016.

Is BM04 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 OSE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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