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MA54 SMA

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,202 mi
Last recorded67,202 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 SMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 67,202 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 67,192 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 58,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,944 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 53,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,794 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,623 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,185 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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MA54 SMA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA54 SMA, 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 MA54 SMA registered?

MA54 SMA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is MA54 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA54 SMA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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