CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST66 SLU

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,939 mi
Last recorded38,939 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST66 SLU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 38,939 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Outer Brake Pipes, Nearside and Offside. Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Outer Brake Pipes, Nearside and Offside. Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres, Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,779 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 31,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 31,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 27,166 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 21,779 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 17,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 14,094 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST66 SLU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST66 SLU, 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 ST66 SLU?

You can check the full history of ST66 SLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST66 SLU registered?

ST66 SLU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 December 2016.

Is ST66 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST66 SLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST66 SLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST66 SLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.