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SO16 SYH

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 SYH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 86,477 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seep from rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 56,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 29,823 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 SYH is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYH, 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 SO16 SYH?

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What year was SO16 SYH registered?

SO16 SYH is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is SO16 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 SYH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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