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AK16 BVN

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,655 mi
Last recorded98,655 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 BVN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,655 miles

tpms light on

Fail 10 Apr 2026 98,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 79,848 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 72,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 72,715 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 57,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,780 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 37,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has a cut and cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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AK16 BVN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK16 BVN, 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 AK16 BVN registered?

AK16 BVN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AK16 BVN safe to buy?

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