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2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,973 mi
Last recorded87,973 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 BKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 87,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Some delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some pitting and corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 85,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Some delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some pitting and corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Two slight bumps to inner sidewall. Some cracking to outer tread edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,390 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 80,390 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,826 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 75,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,766 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,511 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,049 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 38,167 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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BN66 BKL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue 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 BN66 BKL, 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 BN66 BKL registered?

BN66 BKL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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