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AK66 WVV

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,244 mi
Last recorded77,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 WVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 77,244 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,501 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 70,501 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 62,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 46,675 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,198 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 34,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Dec 2019 34,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade split

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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AK66 WVV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK66 WVV, 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 AK66 WVV registered?

AK66 WVV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is AK66 WVV safe to buy?

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