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M9 SBV

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,853 mi
Last recorded66,853 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 SBV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 66,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 51,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 51,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 47,267 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 47,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 42,725 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 42,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 29,967 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 21,174 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3 mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2019 21,172 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3 mm bald on edges (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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M9 SBV 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 M9 SBV, 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 M9 SBV registered?

M9 SBV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is M9 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 SBV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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