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RA16 LGL

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,069 mi
Last recorded40,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 LGL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 40,069 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn.

Fail 22 Jan 2026 40,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake pads and discs worn.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 37,908 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 35,506 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 33,115 miles

O/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edges.

Fail 23 Jan 2023 33,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

O/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edges.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 30,604 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,778 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 27,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,637 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre tread close to limit.

Fail 22 Jul 2019 22,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cut in n/s/f tyre tread close to limit.

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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RA16 LGL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA16 LGL, 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 RA16 LGL registered?

RA16 LGL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is RA16 LGL safe to buy?

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