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SG16 WLA

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 WLA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2024 80,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 72,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,035 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only 3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 58,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 40,848 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 30,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 22,682 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 WLA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

SG16 WLA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is SG16 WLA safe to buy?

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