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LV16 DZE

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,706 mi
Last recorded67,706 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 DZE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 67,706 miles

Nearside Rear Calliper retaining clip missing

Pass 4 Jul 2024 60,805 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 58,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 53,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,569 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,649 miles

Emissions too Clean

Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,414 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 23,646 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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LV16 DZE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LV16 DZE, 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 LV16 DZE?

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What year was LV16 DZE registered?

LV16 DZE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is LV16 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV16 DZE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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