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KO16 ZYN

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,732 mi
Last recorded148,732 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 ZYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 148,732 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 137,799 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 125,819 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 113,363 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Brake pad warning light/message on dashboard

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,677 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has a mixture of standard and run flat tyres fitted to it

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,154 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 87,154 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,163 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KO16 ZYN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KO16 ZYN, 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 KO16 ZYN registered?

KO16 ZYN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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