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SC16 AWO

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,137 mi
Last recorded73,137 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 AWO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 73,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight damage to outer door and quarter panel but no sharp edges

Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,983 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 45,961 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 32,857 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 32,856 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 31,978 miles

Both front windscreen washers deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 25,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 23,710 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 23,710 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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SC16 AWO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC16 AWO, 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 SC16 AWO registered?

SC16 AWO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is SC16 AWO safe to buy?

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