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SL66 ZFD

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,674 mi
Last recorded107,674 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 ZFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 107,674 miles

Nearside Rear worn on outside and inside edges

Fail 31 Jan 2026 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear worn on outside and inside edges

all four tyres under 1.6mm

Pass 1 Feb 2025 90,251 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 90,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 73,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 56,280 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 43,234 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 33,734 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 30,811 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 ZFD is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFD, 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 SL66 ZFD registered?

SL66 ZFD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2016.

Is SL66 ZFD safe to buy?

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