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SO16 NTA

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,246 mi
Last recorded75,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 NTA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 75,246 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 67,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2025 65,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/r18 Tread close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 58,193 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 21 Feb 2023 51,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 42,819 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 32,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 25,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 22,395 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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SO16 NTA is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SO16 NTA, 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 SO16 NTA registered?

SO16 NTA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is SO16 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 NTA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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