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K25 KUL

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,863 mi
Last recorded63,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 KUL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 63,863 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 61,405 miles

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

rear diff leaking

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 5 Feb 2025 61,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level low

rear diff leaking

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 1 Feb 2024 56,989 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Fail 1 Feb 2024 56,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 52,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 44,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 36,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 26,260 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 11,172 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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K25 KUL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 K25 KUL, 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 K25 KUL registered?

K25 KUL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is K25 KUL safe to buy?

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