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WV16 OGJ

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,951 mi
Last recorded130,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 130,951 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear's outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 118,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 105,217 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 105,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 91,206 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking/ wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,977 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,450 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 58,214 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,527 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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WV16 OGJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol 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 WV16 OGJ, 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 WV16 OGJ registered?

WV16 OGJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is WV16 OGJ safe to buy?

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