2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · L23 KAB
2016 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 42,995 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L23 KAB Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 42,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
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L23 KAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 118 (L23 KAB) between January 2019 and January 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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 (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
L23 KAB Mileage History
- 22/01/201917,086 mi
- 08/01/202020,219 mi+3,133 mi
- 06/01/202122,882 mi+2,663 mi
- 17/01/202226,969 mi+4,087 mi
- 18/01/202227,027 mi+58 mi
- 13/01/202331,533 mi+4,506 mi
- 12/01/202436,239 mi+4,706 mi
- 07/01/202539,660 mi+3,421 mi
- 06/01/202642,995 mi+3,335 mi
Average of roughly 3,724 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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