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SO16 NTD

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,280 mi
Last recorded79,280 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 NTD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,280 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 79,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,305 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 60,763 miles

Brake pad warning light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,593 miles

Coolant bottle insecure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 53,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant bottle insecure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,765 miles

Coolant bottle insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (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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SO16 NTD is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NTD, 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 SO16 NTD registered?

SO16 NTD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is SO16 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 NTD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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