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LR16 BSU

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,121 mi
Last recorded79,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 BSU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,121 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 74,349 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 68,904 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 68,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2023 63,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2022 60,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 25 May 2021 56,774 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 53,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,849 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))

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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LR16 BSU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LR16 BSU, 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 LR16 BSU registered?

LR16 BSU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is LR16 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 BSU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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