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A18 NKW

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,116 mi
Last recorded81,116 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 81,116 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,029 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 75,024 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 67,240 miles

Nearside Front shockabsorber dust boot torn

Offside Front shockabsorber dust boot torn

Fail 6 Dec 2023 67,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front shockabsorber dust boot torn

Offside Front shockabsorber dust boot torn

Pass 9 Dec 2022 60,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,432 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre aged and damaged on outer sidewall (2016)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front McPherson strut dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre aged and perished within secondary treads (2016)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and covers fitted covering some components

Fail 15 Nov 2021 53,432 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre aged and damaged on outer sidewall (2016)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front McPherson strut dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre aged and perished within secondary treads (2016)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and covers fitted covering some components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,114 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 35,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 28,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 19,870 miles

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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A18 NKW is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 NKW, 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 11 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 NKW registered?

A18 NKW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is A18 NKW safe to buy?

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