CarVerify

Free Car Check

D16 LOU

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,200 mi
Last recorded64,200 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 LOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + tyre worn down to limits. 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 57,410 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,859 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,994 miles

Service light on

Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,261 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 33,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 33,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 24,050 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D16 LOU is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 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 D16 LOU, 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 9 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D16 LOU?

You can check the full history of D16 LOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D16 LOU registered?

D16 LOU is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is D16 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 LOU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D16 LOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D16 LOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.