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EF16 UHR

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,975 mi
Last recorded48,975 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 UHR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 48,975 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 48,975 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,924 miles

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

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 Mar 2025 41,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,710 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 27,452 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 27,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 22,510 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 22,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 15,315 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 11,236 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 5,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 5,948 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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EF16 UHR is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EF16 UHR, 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 EF16 UHR registered?

EF16 UHR is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is EF16 UHR safe to buy?

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