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A18 VSW

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,680 mi
Last recorded83,680 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VSW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,680 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,556 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 69,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,111 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 62,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 49,213 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Dec 2019 44,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 40,856 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 VSW is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 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 A18 VSW, 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 12 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 VSW registered?

A18 VSW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2014.

Is A18 VSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VSW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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