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AV16 DFY

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,130 mi
Last recorded82,130 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 DFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 82,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,816 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,012 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,099 miles

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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AV16 DFY is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AV16 DFY, 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 AV16 DFY?

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What year was AV16 DFY registered?

AV16 DFY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is AV16 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 DFY shows 8 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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