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PY16 LBV

2016 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,973 mi
Last recorded60,973 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY16 LBV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 60,973 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,179 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 44,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 38,379 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 31,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,682 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 19,319 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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PY16 LBV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PY16 LBV, 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 PY16 LBV registered?

PY16 LBV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is PY16 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY16 LBV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY16 LBV have outstanding finance?

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