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BF16 DWP

2016 BMW 318

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,420 mi
Last recorded108,420 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31856,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 DWP
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,420 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 108,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 106,095 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 164,511 miles

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

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

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

coolant level very low

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,539 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 92,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,561 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,424 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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BF16 DWP is a 2016 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 56,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF16 DWP registered?

BF16 DWP is a 2016 BMW 318, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is BF16 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 DWP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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