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FP11 OWS

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,428 mi
Last recorded32,428 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 OWS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 32,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4000-5000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000-4000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 32,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4000-5000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000-4000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 29,776 miles

Front/Rear Pads 70% worn

Pass 26 Mar 2024 26,944 miles

Engine noisey

Fail 26 Mar 2024 26,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine noisey

Pass 20 Mar 2023 24,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 22,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,851 miles

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))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Mar 2020 28,204 miles

Rear tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,511 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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FP11 OWS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol 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 FP11 OWS, 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 FP11 OWS registered?

FP11 OWS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FP11 OWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP11 OWS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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