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AF18 OWA

2018 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,631 mi
Last recorded83,631 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 OWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 83,631 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 73,483 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 58,953 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 24,958 miles

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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AF18 OWA is a 2018 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 AF18 OWA, 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 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF18 OWA registered?

AF18 OWA is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AF18 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 OWA shows 6 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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