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SD16 OVV

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,142 mi
Last recorded66,142 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 66,142 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 64,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 64,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 61,367 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 61,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 41,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 36,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,976 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2020 24,976 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,245 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 16,243 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 OVV 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 66.7%.

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 OVV, 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 SD16 OVV registered?

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

Is SD16 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 OVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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