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VK66 OZM

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,464 mi
Last recorded79,464 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 OZM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 79,464 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,624 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 71,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 52,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 48,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 12 May 2022 48,989 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,945 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2020 36,063 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,645 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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VK66 OZM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue 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 VK66 OZM, 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 VK66 OZM registered?

VK66 OZM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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