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M70 ORT

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,091 mi
Last recorded84,091 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 ORT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,091 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 84,084 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 77,201 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 77,193 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 31 Jan 2024 70,368 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 70,368 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 62,769 miles

horn has intermittent fault

Fail 26 Jan 2023 62,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 56,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,369 miles

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2021 52,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,038 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 41,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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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M70 ORT is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M70 ORT, 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 M70 ORT registered?

M70 ORT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is M70 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 ORT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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