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L555 SGO

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,785 mi
Last recorded42,785 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 SGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 42,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 31,767 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 31,765 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 22,952 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 22,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2023 21,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 19,944 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 17,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

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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L555 SGO is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L555 SGO, 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 L555 SGO registered?

L555 SGO is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2018.

Is L555 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 SGO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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