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LT16 WFE

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,710 mi
Last recorded50,710 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 WFE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 50,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 50,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 44,687 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 37,344 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 32,664 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 32,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 23,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,782 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 14,463 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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LT16 WFE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT16 WFE, 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 LT16 WFE registered?

LT16 WFE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is LT16 WFE safe to buy?

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