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WG16 LWC

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 LWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 104,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 81,411 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 73,575 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,684 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,669 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 32,985 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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WG16 LWC is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WG16 LWC, 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 WG16 LWC registered?

WG16 LWC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is WG16 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 LWC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG16 LWC have outstanding finance?

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