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LA09 MET

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 MET
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 83,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 33,975 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 72,811 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 29,337 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2023 59,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 27,446 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 May 2023 53,096 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 24,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 24,572 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 32,811 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,328 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 21,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high P.R.S offside & nearside, adjusted both lamps, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts P.R.S brake pad wear sensor wire insecure & capable of touching road wheel. re-secured wire, no further fault found (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 21,780 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 17,145 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 15,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 10,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 8,076 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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LA09 MET is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA09 MET, 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 LA09 MET registered?

LA09 MET is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 November 2016.

Is LA09 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA09 MET shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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