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L88 BCC

2016 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 BCC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 80,185 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 80,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 74,398 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 66,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,386 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,686 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 46,686 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 18,665 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 18,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,649 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 18,649 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (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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L88 BCC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L88 BCC, 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 L88 BCC registered?

L88 BCC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is L88 BCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 BCC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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