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SD16 KWZ

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,031 mi
Last recorded93,031 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 KWZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 93,031 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, inner bushes perished and have movement... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper dog bone arms, bushes perished and have play... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 93,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, inner bushes perished and have movement... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper dog bone arms, bushes perished and have play... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,458 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,000 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 65,000 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,050 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 30,050 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 27,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 21,267 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 16,316 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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SD16 KWZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD16 KWZ, 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 SD16 KWZ registered?

SD16 KWZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SD16 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 KWZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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