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BA18 PBO

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,738 mi
Last recorded72,738 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 PBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 72,738 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 67,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 63,842 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,594 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 60,583 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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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BA18 PBO is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA18 PBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA18 PBO registered?

BA18 PBO is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is BA18 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 PBO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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