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SL16 KPV

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,675 mi
Last recorded92,675 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 KPV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 92,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,750 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 62,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,341 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 54,341 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 32,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

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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SL16 KPV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SL16 KPV, 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 SL16 KPV registered?

SL16 KPV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SL16 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 KPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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