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AV16 URO

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 URO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,560 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 97,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS notification on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,929 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,796 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 60,596 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 60,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 45,658 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 45,658 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,311 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen less than 10mm inside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not all components can be fully inspected

Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,582 miles

under trays fitted no all components can be fully inspected

Pass 10 Apr 2019 27,906 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 URO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AV16 URO, 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 AV16 URO registered?

AV16 URO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is AV16 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 URO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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