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LK66 VWV

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,676 mi
Last recorded36,676 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK66 VWV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 36,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 29,042 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 29,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing ( ALL MISSING ) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

VEHICLE NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Pass 20 Nov 2023 24,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 21,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 16,960 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 14,685 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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LK66 VWV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VWV, 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 LK66 VWV registered?

LK66 VWV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2016.

Is LK66 VWV safe to buy?

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