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OW16 TYD

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,094 mi
Last recorded56,094 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 TYD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 56,094 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 51,502 miles

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 22 Jun 2024 47,214 miles

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 22 Jun 2024 47,214 miles

Under the vehicle fitted tray

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,150 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray not visible for inspection front side

Fail 22 Jun 2023 42,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray not visible for inspection front side

Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,512 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 26,556 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low

tyre walls perished

Pass 12 Aug 2019 17,246 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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OW16 TYD is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW16 TYD, 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 OW16 TYD?

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What year was OW16 TYD registered?

OW16 TYD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 17 August 2016.

Is OW16 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW16 TYD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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