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LV66 HMF

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,101 mi
Last recorded104,101 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV66 HMF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 104,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 88,235 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,063 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 63,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 46,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin in general (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 46,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin in general (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,511 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 33,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2019 20,446 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 20,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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LV66 HMF is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV66 HMF, 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 LV66 HMF registered?

LV66 HMF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2016.

Is LV66 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV66 HMF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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