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LK16 URC

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,531 mi
Last recorded55,531 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 URC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 55,531 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 52,246 miles

oil leaked

Pass 1 May 2024 49,330 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 49,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 45,624 miles

Front wipers smeary

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 42,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 33,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,330 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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LK16 URC is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 LK16 URC, 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 LK16 URC registered?

LK16 URC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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The MOT history for LK16 URC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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