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NG16 EWL

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,514 mi
Last recorded73,514 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 EWL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 73,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 65,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 [ run flat ] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s [run flat ] 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,949 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 58,947 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2023 56,012 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,941 miles

Coolant low

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tpms light on

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,747 miles

cant fully inspect rear seat belts due covers fitted

offside front tyre worn slightly on outer

Pass 21 Jun 2019 12,178 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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NG16 EWL is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NG16 EWL, 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 NG16 EWL registered?

NG16 EWL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is NG16 EWL safe to buy?

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