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WH16 ORO

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,842 mi
Last recorded85,842 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 ORO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 85,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,565 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,073 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,111 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 47,095 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 40,950 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,575 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 37,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,294 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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WH16 ORO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WH16 ORO, 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

How do I check the history of WH16 ORO?

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What year was WH16 ORO registered?

WH16 ORO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is WH16 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH16 ORO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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