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PL65 SSZ

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,154 mi
Last recorded47,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 SSZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 47,154 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 34,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 33,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 29,456 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 23,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 19,072 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 16,790 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 16,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 12,289 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 SSZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PL65 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

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

Is PL65 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 SSZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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