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SG16 KVR

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,170 mi
Last recorded122,170 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 KVR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 122,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windsreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 114,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 109,513 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,700 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf n nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions too clean

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,598 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,660 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 46,885 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 16,281 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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SG16 KVR is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG16 KVR, 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 SG16 KVR registered?

SG16 KVR is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is SG16 KVR safe to buy?

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