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LW16 CKF

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,854 mi
Last recorded103,854 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW16 CKF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 103,854 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2026 103,854 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2025 101,699 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Round Four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 92,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,969 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,245 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 65,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,491 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 55,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,893 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 50,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,040 miles

Brake pads about 50% worn

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

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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LW16 CKF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LW16 CKF, 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 LW16 CKF registered?

LW16 CKF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is LW16 CKF safe to buy?

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