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KN66 KTL

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,140 mi
Last recorded71,140 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN66 KTL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 71,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 71,140 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 60,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 1.80mm advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,093 miles

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

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

front windscreen washer jets poor advise filter in washer bottle cleaned out

Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,722 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 45,722 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 43,869 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 43,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 34,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 rf dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 16,325 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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KN66 KTL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KN66 KTL, 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

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What year was KN66 KTL registered?

KN66 KTL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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The MOT history for KN66 KTL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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