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LK66 UDL

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,230 mi
Last recorded112,230 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK66 UDL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 112,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers and trays

Fail 18 Aug 2026 112,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers and trays

Pass 21 Aug 2025 99,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Aug 2025 99,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,361 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Sep 2024 88,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Aug 2024 88,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front daytime running light not working LED

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Aug 2023 78,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,401 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Aug 2022 67,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,236 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Aug 2021 56,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,302 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,023 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

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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LK66 UDL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK66 UDL, 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 LK66 UDL registered?

LK66 UDL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2016.

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