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NK16 LFM

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 LFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 92,315 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 92,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded discs and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 84,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded discs and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 76,227 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 76,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 64,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 53,791 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,322 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 44,322 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 37,047 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,652 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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NK16 LFM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol 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 NK16 LFM, 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 NK16 LFM registered?

NK16 LFM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is NK16 LFM safe to buy?

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