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V20 SLG

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,850 mi
Last recorded75,850 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 SLG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 75,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 66,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 59,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 57,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 49,030 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,766 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 42,765 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 38,715 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 38,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 33,704 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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V20 SLG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol 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 V20 SLG, 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 V20 SLG registered?

V20 SLG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is V20 SLG safe to buy?

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