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CA16 OBF

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,924 mi
Last recorded122,924 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 OBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 122,924 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2026 122,924 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark top up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2025 114,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 98,398 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,081 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 87,021 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 78,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,630 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,630 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (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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CA16 OBF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 CA16 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

CA16 OBF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is CA16 OBF safe to buy?

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