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LD16 RVL

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,557 mi
Last recorded88,557 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 RVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,081 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 79,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,375 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 71,196 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 58,888 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 58,888 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear lights tinted (4.2.3 (b) (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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LD16 RVL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LD16 RVL, 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 LD16 RVL registered?

LD16 RVL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LD16 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 RVL 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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