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AF16 CGV

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,441 mi
Last recorded63,441 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 CGV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 63,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 61,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 56,676 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2023 56,661 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,359 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 40,580 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 40,580 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 33,829 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,976 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 25,758 miles

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

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

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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AF16 CGV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF16 CGV, 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 AF16 CGV?

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What year was AF16 CGV registered?

AF16 CGV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AF16 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 CGV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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