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VA16 ZZE

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,784 mi
Last recorded44,784 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 ZZE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 44,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 41,640 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 38,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 31,469 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 18,395 miles

Central exhaust mid section securing bracket to cat showing signs of wearing - but is still secure

Pass 24 Jul 2020 15,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 12,909 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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VA16 ZZE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA16 ZZE, 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 VA16 ZZE registered?

VA16 ZZE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is VA16 ZZE safe to buy?

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