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SD16 UTJ

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,557 mi
Last recorded79,557 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 UTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 79,557 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 79,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 74,535 miles

under trays are fitted and sill covers are fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 66,286 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 48,728 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 34,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 27,015 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 20,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 14,020 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 14,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 12,451 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 UTJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 SD16 UTJ, 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

How do I check the history of SD16 UTJ?

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What year was SD16 UTJ registered?

SD16 UTJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SD16 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 UTJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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