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MM66 VTZ

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,097 mi
Last recorded81,097 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM66 VTZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,097 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 23 Mar 2026 81,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Fail 18 Mar 2026 81,028 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,298 miles

Engine idle slightly high

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

TPMS is on

Fail 21 Mar 2025 76,298 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Engine idle slightly high

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

TPMS is on

Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 69,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,987 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 56,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,028 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 46,028 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 41,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,381 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 27,818 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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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MM66 VTZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MM66 VTZ, 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 MM66 VTZ registered?

MM66 VTZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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