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CA16 LAA

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,951 mi
Last recorded106,951 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 LAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 106,951 miles

Front Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 102,158 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side front (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 100,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 96,743 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 92,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,882 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jul 2021 89,882 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,345 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,762 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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CA16 LAA is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA16 LAA, 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 CA16 LAA registered?

CA16 LAA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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