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FY16 UZC

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,076 mi
Last recorded102,076 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 UZC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 102,076 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 102,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 70,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2021 70,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,987 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 47,227 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 20 May 2019 47,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & undertrays fitted

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 UZC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

FY16 UZC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is FY16 UZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 UZC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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