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HT16 ZZL

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,662 mi
Last recorded43,662 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT16 ZZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 43,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper/splitter damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 36,537 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 36,537 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 29,543 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2024 29,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 24,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre feathering

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

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2022 21,288 miles

large under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,056 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 13,388 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 9,627 miles

Oil level low.

Under body covers 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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HT16 ZZL 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 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 HT16 ZZL, 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 HT16 ZZL registered?

HT16 ZZL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is HT16 ZZL safe to buy?

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