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AP65 EVU

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,654 mi
Last recorded73,654 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 EVU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 73,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 73,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 59,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 54,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 53,462 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2023 53,462 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,142 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 40,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 39,202 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 39,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 36,525 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 28,201 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 28,201 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AP65 EVU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP65 EVU, 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 AP65 EVU?

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What year was AP65 EVU registered?

AP65 EVU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is AP65 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP65 EVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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