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A8 FAE

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,068 mi
Last recorded75,068 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FAE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 75,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,374 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 72,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged very small bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 64,701 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 54,629 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,430 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 25,581 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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A8 FAE is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 FAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 FAE registered?

A8 FAE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is A8 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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