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LS16 USB

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,784 mi
Last recorded48,784 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 USB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 48,784 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 43,950 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 43,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 43,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 37,636 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 37,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 30,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 24,020 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 16,016 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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LS16 USB is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS16 USB, 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 LS16 USB registered?

LS16 USB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is LS16 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS16 USB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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