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MD16 ZNS

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,920 mi
Last recorded66,920 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 ZNS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,920 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 60,203 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2025 60,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,307 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 52,305 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 47,987 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 47,942 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,538 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,559 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 25,559 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 16,542 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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MD16 ZNS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MD16 ZNS, 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 MD16 ZNS registered?

MD16 ZNS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is MD16 ZNS safe to buy?

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