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B8 AEV

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,568 mi
Last recorded88,568 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 AEV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 88,568 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 80,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,040 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 57,878 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,568 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 29,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (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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B8 AEV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B8 AEV, 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.

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What year was B8 AEV registered?

B8 AEV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 17 December 2016.

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