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AE16 ZFW

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,829 mi
Last recorded80,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZFW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 73,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Pass 28 Jun 2023 56,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 47,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 38,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,141 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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AE16 ZFW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE16 ZFW, 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

How do I check the history of AE16 ZFW?

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What year was AE16 ZFW registered?

AE16 ZFW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is AE16 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ZFW shows 8 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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