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CU16 UVT

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,252 mi
Last recorded97,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 UVT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 97,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 89,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,085 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,533 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts in poor condition advise renewing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm advise renewing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 60,541 miles

diff oil leak

nsf tyre slight wear on shoulders

Fail 27 Nov 2019 60,541 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

diff oil leak

nsf tyre slight wear on shoulders

Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,355 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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CU16 UVT is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CU16 UVT, 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 CU16 UVT registered?

CU16 UVT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is CU16 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 UVT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU16 UVT have outstanding finance?

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