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BR16 CAL

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,458 mi
Last recorded112,458 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR16 CAL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 112,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear wiper split

service light on

Pass 20 Mar 2025 105,343 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 97,347 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 97,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,341 miles

Rear Bump stops perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm and wear outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm and wear outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 89,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped advise with pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm and wear outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm and wear outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bump stops perished

Service items due in dash display. Brake fluid change and front pads 800 miles

Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge -----3mm ------- (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 80,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge -----3mm ------- (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 71,193 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,988 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,717 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BR16 CAL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BR16 CAL, 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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BR16 CAL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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