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LD16 WBV

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,107 mi
Last recorded69,107 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 WBV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 69,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 61,798 miles

Rear off/side Door Damaged

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

Windscreen has some chips

Fail 7 Jul 2025 61,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear off/side Door Damaged

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

Windscreen has some chips

Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,242 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 46,546 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,460 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 31,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 24,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 18,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 17,507 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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LD16 WBV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WBV, 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 LD16 WBV registered?

LD16 WBV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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