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W29 CML

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,920 mi
Last recorded49,920 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW29 CML
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 49,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 47,934 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 47,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 45,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 42,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad only just meeting 1.5mm requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread / also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 38,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer tread / also cracking and small cuts to outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,465 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak to rear of gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 27,553 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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W29 CML is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 W29 CML, 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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W29 CML is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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