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LB65 PZE

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB65 PZE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,835 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,965 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Fail 25 Jul 2024 63,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,047 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 59,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment top nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 53,573 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 53,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 47,795 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 43,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 28,965 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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LB65 PZE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol 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 LB65 PZE, 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 LB65 PZE registered?

LB65 PZE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is LB65 PZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB65 PZE 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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