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PGZ 1168

2016 BMW 318

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,654 mi
Last recorded120,654 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31856,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGZ 1168
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 120,654 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 114,645 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 114,645 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 106,708 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 106,708 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,887 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,630 miles

Offside Rear Light lens missing

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 93,630 miles

Offside Rear Light lens missing

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 86,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,419 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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PGZ 1168 is a 2016 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 56,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PGZ 1168?

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What year was PGZ 1168 registered?

PGZ 1168 is a 2016 BMW 318, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is PGZ 1168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGZ 1168 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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