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AK16 VEV

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,815 mi
Last recorded53,815 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VEV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 53,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,372 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 45,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,036 miles

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

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 VEV is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AK16 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

AK16 VEV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is AK16 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 VEV shows 7 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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