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AE66 ZVL

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,898 mi
Last recorded113,898 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 ZVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 113,898 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2024 106,208 miles

Front tyre's wearing on inner edges

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,287 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 90,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 88,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,535 miles

brake fluid service required

Fail 16 Aug 2019 74,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake fluid service required

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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AE66 ZVL is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AE66 ZVL, 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.

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What year was AE66 ZVL registered?

AE66 ZVL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is AE66 ZVL safe to buy?

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