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KT16 COU

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,090 mi
Last recorded43,090 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 COU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 43,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 42,694 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 42,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2024 38,309 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 37,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 31,265 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 25,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 21,211 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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KT16 COU is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KT16 COU, 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 KT16 COU registered?

KT16 COU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is KT16 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT16 COU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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