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LG16 UEV

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,878 mi
Last recorded31,878 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 UEV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 31,878 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 29,292 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 26,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 24,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,535 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 19,706 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 14,829 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

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 UEV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 UEV, 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 LG16 UEV registered?

LG16 UEV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is LG16 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG16 UEV shows 7 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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