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H15 UPB

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,020 mi
Last recorded98,020 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 UPB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 98,020 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,000 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 95,986 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 89,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 51,993 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,789 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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H15 UPB is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H15 UPB, 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 H15 UPB registered?

H15 UPB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2016.

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