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N11 BGF

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,713 mi
Last recorded98,713 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 BGF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 98,713 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))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,613 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 89,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,424 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))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,277 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 62,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre Just Legal

Fail 9 Dec 2021 62,573 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Just Legal

Pass 23 Jun 2020 41,467 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s & O/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 23,819 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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N11 BGF 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 70%.

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 N11 BGF, 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 N11 BGF registered?

N11 BGF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is N11 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 BGF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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