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PE16 ZZC

2016 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,714 mi
Last recorded114,714 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 ZZC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 99,914 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,250 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,068 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

brake warning light on dash

t.p.m.s light on dash

Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,068 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

brake warning light on dash

t.p.m.s light on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,255 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 42,742 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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PE16 ZZC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE16 ZZC, 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 PE16 ZZC registered?

PE16 ZZC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is PE16 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE16 ZZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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