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SO65 OLV

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,871 mi
Last recorded109,871 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 OLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 109,871 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 1 Jul 2026 109,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Jun 2025 100,680 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,055 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly loose

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,219 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 83,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,153 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,597 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 68,597 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,556 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,305 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,027 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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SO65 OLV is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO65 OLV, 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 SO65 OLV registered?

SO65 OLV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 January 2016.

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