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DL66 VTP

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,488 mi
Last recorded128,488 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL66 VTP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 128,488 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bothe rear tyres 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 128,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bothe rear tyres 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 113,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 113,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3 mm of tread 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread and worn on edges 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 98,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,934 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 81,934 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge cut to cord 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44mm 245/35r18 run flats (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,952 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 67,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut down to cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,455 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 47,455 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 41,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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))

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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DL66 VTP is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DL66 VTP, 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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DL66 VTP is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 9 December 2016.

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