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MD65 NOU

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,155 mi
Last recorded80,155 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD65 NOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 76,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,658 miles

all disc's surface light corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,579 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 62,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Broken near the Anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,520 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated slightly

passenger seat no forward backward movement jammed

Fail 26 Feb 2020 46,520 miles

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated slightly

passenger seat no forward backward movement jammed

Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,423 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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MD65 NOU is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 MD65 NOU, 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 MD65 NOU registered?

MD65 NOU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 February 2016.

Is MD65 NOU safe to buy?

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