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K30 HSC

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 4951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,953 mi
Last recorded57,953 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 HSC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,951cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 57,953 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 158,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 158,730 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,987 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 55,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 151,813 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 151,790 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2024 52,491 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 146,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated (flexible joint)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged noisey when turned

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer void bush BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 43,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 140,691 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing notchy but not affecting steering

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both plastic coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 41,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 130,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2022 130,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 38,905 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 38,905 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2021 115,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 34,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 31,139 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 103,140 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 20,244 miles

top cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2019 92,532 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 83,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 76,741 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 71,456 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 71,447 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both 245/35-18 RF 88Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 215/40-18 RF 85Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,019 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres bold inner edges

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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K30 HSC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 4,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 K30 HSC, 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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K30 HSC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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