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SP66 WTU

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,251 mi
Last recorded59,251 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP66 WTU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 59,251 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,523 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 43,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,118 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 42,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,442 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

ride Hight sensor rod seized front & rear

Pass 17 Sep 2021 29,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 23,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 17,761 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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SP66 WTU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP66 WTU, 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 SP66 WTU registered?

SP66 WTU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is SP66 WTU safe to buy?

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