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PT05 WHT

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

65,733 mi
Last recorded65,733 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT05 WHT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 65,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 157,069 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 157,068 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 60,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 146,665 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 146,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 54,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,346 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 143,653 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,698 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 134,454 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2020 36,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 123,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 23,054 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 23,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 109,274 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 109,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,424 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,550 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 62,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,978 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,939 miles

rear discs are rusty on the inner face

Pass 24 May 2013 40,988 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 40,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PT05 WHT is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PT05 WHT, 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.

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What year was PT05 WHT registered?

PT05 WHT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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