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T500 VAL

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,241 mi
Last recorded36,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 VAL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 36,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 34,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 32,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 28,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 28,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 24,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 24,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat belt - works, but slow to retract.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 19,551 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,921 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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T500 VAL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T500 VAL, 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 T500 VAL registered?

T500 VAL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is T500 VAL safe to buy?

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