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NG16 OOX

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,782 mi
Last recorded87,782 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 OOX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 87,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 75,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked between treads and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 67,358 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BACK OF GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PARTLY PITTED ON INNER AND OUTER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEPTH OF CUT UNCLEAR- DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PARTLY PITTED ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 61,366 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner operating face partly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc outer operating face partly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner and outer operating face partly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc outer operating face partly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 60,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working cant check wiper function (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,045 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 49,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,734 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 41,734 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 36,840 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

osr tyre on legal limit

Fail 29 Jun 2019 36,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

osr tyre on legal limit

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 OOX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG16 OOX, 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 OOX registered?

NG16 OOX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is NG16 OOX safe to buy?

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