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HG16 DCV

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 DCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 72,809 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn to below 3mm (approx 2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn to below 3mm (approx 2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 51,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3 mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3 mm.

Pass 16 May 2023 44,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 34,941 miles

Exhaust downpipe clamp cracked

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 25,944 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 25,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 19,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 16,531 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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HG16 DCV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue 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 HG16 DCV, 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 HG16 DCV registered?

HG16 DCV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is HG16 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG16 DCV 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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