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K14 SYN

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,747 mi
Last recorded64,747 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 SYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,747 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 64,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 59,505 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 57,602 miles

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

plastic sills

Pass 19 Sep 2024 52,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 45,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 47,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 33,819 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 33,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working lens also damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 37,144 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 37,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 20,011 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 16,787 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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K14 SYN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K14 SYN, 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 K14 SYN registered?

K14 SYN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is K14 SYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K14 SYN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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