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LA16 CZV

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,012 mi
Last recorded15,012 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 CZV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 15,012 miles

Both front and N/S/R wheel rims damaged

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges and getting close to wear indicators.

Nearside Sill trim damaged / loose

Fail 20 Aug 2025 15,010 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Both front and N/S/R wheel rims damaged

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges and getting close to wear indicators.

Nearside Sill trim damaged / loose

Pass 12 Aug 2024 14,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside lower sill trim damaged / under body cover secured with cable ties

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2023 13,607 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover damaged-- under body dislodged and loose

Nearside Rear Tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Slight damage N/S/F wheel rim

Pass 4 Aug 2022 12,027 miles

Front inner brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges , with side wall damage - Recommend early replacement.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Wheel rim has slight damage.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 10,721 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 17 Aug 2020 10,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 8,883 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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LA16 CZV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 LA16 CZV, 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

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What year was LA16 CZV registered?

LA16 CZV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is LA16 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA16 CZV 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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