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L88 PHM

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,096 mi
Last recorded59,096 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 PHM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 59,096 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2024 57,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2023 52,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 47,641 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 36,715 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,252 miles

Vehicle due for a service.

Fail 1 Oct 2020 32,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle due for a service.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 26,318 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

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 PHM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue 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 L88 PHM, 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

How do I check the history of L88 PHM?

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What year was L88 PHM registered?

L88 PHM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is L88 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 PHM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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