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KF16 UZY

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,871 mi
Last recorded25,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF16 UZY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 25,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 22,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 20,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged chunk missing from tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 18,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended was jammed (i have sprayed with silicone spray un worked now retracting fully) (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged chunk missing from tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 15,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 13,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 10,786 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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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KF16 UZY 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 KF16 UZY, 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

How do I check the history of KF16 UZY?

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What year was KF16 UZY registered?

KF16 UZY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is KF16 UZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF16 UZY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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