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AX16 MBF

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 MBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 65,998 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 46,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 38,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 29,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 23,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 19,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,915 miles

both front tyres castellated

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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AX16 MBF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AX16 MBF, 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 AX16 MBF registered?

AX16 MBF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is AX16 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX16 MBF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX16 MBF have outstanding finance?

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