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ML16 HPP

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,220 mi
Last recorded72,220 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 HPP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 72,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 66,502 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 60,050 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 59,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.00mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light unit pushed back and insecure

Nearside Front jacking block damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.00 mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 52,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 42,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,357 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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ML16 HPP is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 ML16 HPP, 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 ML16 HPP registered?

ML16 HPP is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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