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LRZ 1266

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,494 mi
Last recorded61,494 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRZ 1266
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 61,494 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 61,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 58,190 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,802 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 52,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 45,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 40,410 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,982 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,814 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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LRZ 1266 is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LRZ 1266, 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

How do I check the history of LRZ 1266?

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What year was LRZ 1266 registered?

LRZ 1266 is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LRZ 1266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRZ 1266 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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