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LO02 LAL

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,252 mi
Last recorded69,252 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 LAL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 69,252 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front top arms front bush. slightly play on osf top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 69,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front top arms front bush. slightly play on osf top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 62,464 miles

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

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm in places

Pass 24 May 2024 53,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm in places and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 46,528 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 46,528 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 40,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 33,023 miles

both rear tyres nearing the wearbands

Fail 14 May 2021 33,023 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

both rear tyres nearing the wearbands

Pass 28 May 2020 27,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 24,614 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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LO02 LAL is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 LO02 LAL, 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 LO02 LAL registered?

LO02 LAL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2016.

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