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871 FOT

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,683 mi
Last recorded56,683 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration871 FOT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 56,683 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 51,864 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 48,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 40,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 31,987 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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871 FOT is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 871 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 871 FOT registered?

871 FOT is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2018.

Is 871 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 871 FOT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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