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OSV 591

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,938 mi
Last recorded12,938 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSV 591
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 12,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 9,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 8,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 7,973 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 7,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 7,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 7,176 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 6,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 6,503 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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OSV 591 is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red 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 OSV 591, 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

How do I check the history of OSV 591?

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What year was OSV 591 registered?

OSV 591 is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is OSV 591 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSV 591 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSV 591 have outstanding finance?

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