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FY16 LVF

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,707 mi
Last recorded63,707 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 LVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 63,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 63,606 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 55,846 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 55,846 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 43,593 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,364 miles

full belly trays and engine covers fitted unable to see some components

Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,007 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,175 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,597 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))

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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FY16 LVF is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 FY16 LVF, 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 FY16 LVF registered?

FY16 LVF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is FY16 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 LVF 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.

Does FY16 LVF have outstanding finance?

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