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PX16 MPZ

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX16 MPZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has condensation

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 71,537 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,874 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 60,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,015 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 41,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 32,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.82 mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 23,960 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,279 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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PX16 MPZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PX16 MPZ, 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 PX16 MPZ registered?

PX16 MPZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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