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MC16 NDL

2016 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,388 mi
Last recorded102,388 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC16 NDL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 102,388 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 102,388 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning light on dash

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 86,466 miles

TPM light on

Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 69,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 38,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 38,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

tyre monitor light on

Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,698 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,018 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 22,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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MC16 NDL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MC16 NDL, 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 MC16 NDL registered?

MC16 NDL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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