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MK16 SZG

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,975 mi
Last recorded66,975 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 SZG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 66,975 miles

Coolant low

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2025 56,703 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 50,757 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2024 47,605 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 42,045 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,222 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,148 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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MK16 SZG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK16 SZG, 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 MK16 SZG registered?

MK16 SZG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is MK16 SZG safe to buy?

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