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BW61 ACE

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,517 mi
Last recorded70,517 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW61 ACE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 70,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2025 64,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.20mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 61,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 57,366 miles

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

exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2023 57,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.08mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2022 51,924 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 51,923 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,283 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 45,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,234 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BW61 ACE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BW61 ACE, 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 BW61 ACE registered?

BW61 ACE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is BW61 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW61 ACE 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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