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LL66 VTZ

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,774 mi
Last recorded120,774 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL66 VTZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 120,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 109,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 93,445 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,657 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 64,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,951 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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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LL66 VTZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LL66 VTZ, 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 LL66 VTZ registered?

LL66 VTZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is LL66 VTZ safe to buy?

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