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LM16 KDN

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,361 mi
Last recorded68,361 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 KDN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 68,361 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 64,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,567 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 55,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 36,299 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,935 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 30,935 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs have a lip

Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 25,021 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack on the sidewalls

both rear tyres are starting to crack on the sidewalls

Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,199 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 21,199 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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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LM16 KDN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM16 KDN, 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 LM16 KDN registered?

LM16 KDN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is LM16 KDN safe to buy?

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