2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · SP66 VHR
2016 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 109,935 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SP66 VHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 109,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP66 VHR 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 (SP66 VHR) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SP66 VHR Mileage History
- 07/08/202381,329 mi
- 13/09/202492,353 mi+11,024 mi
- 13/09/202492,353 mi
- 24/09/2025109,935 mi+17,582 mi
- 24/09/2025109,935 mi
Average of roughly 13,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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