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PL65 ORZ

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,777 mi
Last recorded84,777 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 ORZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,777 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside park brake reading low

Fail 9 Feb 2026 84,777 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake reading low

Pass 10 Feb 2025 80,577 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 76,538 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Feb 2024 76,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45r17 falken run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on dash advise further investigation asap

Pass 27 Feb 2023 71,912 miles

Brake warning on dash

Fail 27 Feb 2023 71,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake warning on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,061 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,603 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,582 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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PL65 ORZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL65 ORZ, 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 PL65 ORZ registered?

PL65 ORZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is PL65 ORZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 ORZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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