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MGZ 8502

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,914 mi
Last recorded84,914 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 8502
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,914 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 84,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 59,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,506 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 32,669 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 1mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 32,575 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 1mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone B (3.2 (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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MGZ 8502 is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MGZ 8502, 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 MGZ 8502 registered?

MGZ 8502 is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is MGZ 8502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 8502 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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