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KV65 NBL

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,352 mi
Last recorded66,352 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV65 NBL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 66,352 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stick on sun strip and both front windows are tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 65,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stick on sun strip and both front windows are tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 59,795 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 50,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 43,718 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,899 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,756 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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KV65 NBL 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 KV65 NBL, 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 KV65 NBL registered?

KV65 NBL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is KV65 NBL safe to buy?

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