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L28 OGS

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,568 mi
Last recorded113,568 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 OGS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,568 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 113,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 96,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 96,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing CAP MISSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 85,513 miles

full factory fitted covers restricted view

Pass 19 Aug 2023 82,930 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 82,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 DOT 0120 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 DOT 0120 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 DOT 5019 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 74,595 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 74,595 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,473 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged and cords exposed 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 60,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,395 miles

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

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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L28 OGS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L28 OGS, 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 L28 OGS registered?

L28 OGS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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