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SL66 DAA

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,340 mi
Last recorded67,340 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 DAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 67,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 60,270 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 60,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,848 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 52,843 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears - investigate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aims need resetting before retest (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image error and reset aims before retest (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

brake fluid and oil service alerts active,tyre pressures need setting,front brake discs-pads poor,front suspension arms play,front tyres cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,334 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 32,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,486 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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SL66 DAA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL66 DAA, 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 SL66 DAA registered?

SL66 DAA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is SL66 DAA safe to buy?

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