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LG16 LSF

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,162 mi
Last recorded173,162 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 LSF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 173,162 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE VERY VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Both rear brake discs corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Rear suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 142,724 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Both rear brake discs corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 120,703 miles

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Couple stone chips in windscreen

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,818 miles

undertrays obscuring test items from view

Pass 29 Nov 2019 88,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,135 miles

covers fitted

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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LG16 LSF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG16 LSF, 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 LG16 LSF registered?

LG16 LSF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is LG16 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG16 LSF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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