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LC16 SMU

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,417 mi
Last recorded64,417 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 SMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 64,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 45,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 37,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 27,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 23,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low and deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low and deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 17,979 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 17,977 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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LC16 SMU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LC16 SMU, 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 LC16 SMU registered?

LC16 SMU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is LC16 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 SMU shows 9 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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