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AV18 XLA

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,355 mi
Last recorded120,355 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 XLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 120,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread as low as 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner part ,rest of tread as low as 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread as low as 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on inner part ,rest as low as 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 120,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread as low as 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner part ,rest of tread as low as 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread as low as 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on inner part ,rest as low as 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 114,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 114,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 102,591 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AV18 XLA is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV18 XLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AV18 XLA is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2018.

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