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SM16 WEU

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 WEU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 91,736 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 85,579 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint facing down (both side ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 75,658 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 19 Dec 2023 75,658 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 56,771 miles

Rear wiper poor

Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,231 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2020 32,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 18,393 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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SM16 WEU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol 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 SM16 WEU, 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 SM16 WEU registered?

SM16 WEU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is SM16 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 WEU 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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