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BF16 UFL

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,180 mi
Last recorded76,180 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 UFL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 76,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 68,835 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 60,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 54,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2021 47,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,254 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2019 36,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,074 miles

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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BF16 UFL 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 BF16 UFL, 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 BF16 UFL registered?

BF16 UFL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BF16 UFL 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.

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