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SY66 LKL

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,758 mi
Last recorded132,758 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 LKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 126,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 106,827 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 93,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,908 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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SY66 LKL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SY66 LKL, 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 SY66 LKL registered?

SY66 LKL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SY66 LKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY66 LKL 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.

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