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KL18 ZSG

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,243 mi
Last recorded58,243 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL18 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 58,243 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 49,644 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 49,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 42,193 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four slightly worn and "lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST on minimum limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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brake warning light on

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2023 42,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four slightly worn and "lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST on minimum limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

add blue light on

brake warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 29,105 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 19,445 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 19,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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KL18 ZSG is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL18 ZSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL18 ZSG registered?

KL18 ZSG is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 21 August 2018.

Is KL18 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL18 ZSG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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