2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · BU02 CAL
2016 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 75,860 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU02 CAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 75,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU02 CAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 118 (BU02 CAL) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BU02 CAL Mileage History
- 28/09/202243,333 mi
- 09/10/202358,392 mi+15,059 mi
- 07/10/202470,974 mi+12,582 mi
- 07/10/202470,974 mi
- 03/10/202575,860 mi+4,886 mi
Average of roughly 10,792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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