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OE16 ZPU

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 ZPU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 53,573 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 48,704 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 48,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb is loose inside/insecure headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 35,624 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 29,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 27,342 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 22,810 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 22,802 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing outside edge

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 17,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 12,986 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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OE16 ZPU is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE16 ZPU, 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 OE16 ZPU registered?

OE16 ZPU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is OE16 ZPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE16 ZPU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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