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LF16 ZMU

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,029 mi
Last recorded85,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 ZMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 85,029 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 85,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 80,228 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,507 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 45,406 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 30,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 13,184 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 11,127 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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LF16 ZMU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LF16 ZMU, 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

How do I check the history of LF16 ZMU?

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What year was LF16 ZMU registered?

LF16 ZMU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is LF16 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 ZMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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