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BW16 HKC

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,658 mi
Last recorded77,658 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 HKC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,658 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 77,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,326 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 69,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 41,818 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 33,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 28,474 miles

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

Under trays fitted

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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BW16 HKC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW16 HKC, 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 BW16 HKC registered?

BW16 HKC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is BW16 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 HKC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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