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BW51 NOR

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,694 mi
Last recorded123,694 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 NOR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,694 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm front bush worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber bump stop detached. (offside and nearside).

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,019 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber bump stop detached. (offside and nearside).

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Fail 3 Feb 2025 113,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + Worn on outer edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber bump stop detached. (offside and nearside).

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,790 miles

Both rear bump stops badly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 90,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 78,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,838 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 67,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,102 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,804 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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BW51 NOR is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW51 NOR, 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 BW51 NOR registered?

BW51 NOR is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BW51 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 NOR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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