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TU64 ELL

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,769 mi
Last recorded55,769 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU64 ELL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 55,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,122 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2024 48,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,935 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 36,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2021 30,989 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 26,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 22,453 miles

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

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

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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TU64 ELL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 TU64 ELL, 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

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What year was TU64 ELL registered?

TU64 ELL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is TU64 ELL safe to buy?

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