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FRN 115M

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,589 mi
Last recorded52,589 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRN 115M
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 52,589 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 51,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 48,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 43,548 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 37,077 miles

Windscreen washer weak, but provide sufficient washer liquid

Pass 20 Jan 2021 28,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 24,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 16,538 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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FRN 115M is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FRN 115M, 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

How do I check the history of FRN 115M?

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What year was FRN 115M registered?

FRN 115M is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is FRN 115M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRN 115M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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