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LR16 FCA

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,782 mi
Last recorded57,782 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 FCA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 57,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 51,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,737 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm+devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 29,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,031 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 13,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 9,635 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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LR16 FCA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol 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 FCA, 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 LR16 FCA registered?

LR16 FCA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is LR16 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 FCA 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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