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KD16 WMU

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,864 mi
Last recorded29,864 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 WMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 29,864 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (brake reaction) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 26,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 22,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear window wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2022 18,043 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 18,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 15,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 13,259 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 11,501 miles

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

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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KD16 WMU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KD16 WMU, 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 KD16 WMU registered?

KD16 WMU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 10 August 2016.

Is KD16 WMU safe to buy?

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