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SG16 LWC

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,702 mi
Last recorded68,702 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 LWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 60,953 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 60,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,046 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 57,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 51,703 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 51,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 40,904 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 40,849 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has travel of 10 clicks no effort o/s/r till click 6 (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only hits bottom of screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only hits bottom of screen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 31,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 19,760 miles

both rear tyres worn

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 30 Apr 2019 19,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn

front brake discs worn and lipped

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 LWC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG16 LWC, 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 SG16 LWC registered?

SG16 LWC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SG16 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 LWC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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