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NGZ 8531

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,659 mi
Last recorded100,659 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGZ 8531
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 100,659 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 100,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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 7 Nov 2024 89,619 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,782 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi pipe weak (6.1.2 (a))

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2022 63,728 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi pipe weak (6.1.2 (a))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,576 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,371 miles

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

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

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

both rear differential seals leaking

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

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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NGZ 8531 is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NGZ 8531, 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 NGZ 8531 registered?

NGZ 8531 is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 6 April 2016.

Is NGZ 8531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGZ 8531 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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