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SM66 FSO

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,038 mi
Last recorded71,038 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 FSO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 71,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,249 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 58,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 51,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 35,666 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 34,255 miles

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

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

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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SM66 FSO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SM66 FSO, 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

How do I check the history of SM66 FSO?

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What year was SM66 FSO registered?

SM66 FSO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 December 2016.

Is SM66 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM66 FSO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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