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LD66 VBA

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,119 mi
Last recorded72,119 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD66 VBA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 72,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,831 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 45,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 36,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 29,745 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,751 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 19,865 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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LD66 VBA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 LD66 VBA, 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 LD66 VBA registered?

LD66 VBA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 December 2016.

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