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WT16 SVW

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,270 mi
Last recorded72,270 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 SVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 66,863 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge on 3m

Pass 7 Oct 2023 62,236 miles

rear tyres wearing low and uneven

Pass 1 Oct 2022 55,308 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 37,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,858 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 30,038 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 30,038 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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WT16 SVW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WT16 SVW, 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 WT16 SVW registered?

WT16 SVW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is WT16 SVW safe to buy?

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