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2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,310 mi
Last recorded55,310 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 NBA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 55,310 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe, rattling on central support bar on start up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2025 49,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 49,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,896 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre 225/45R17 rft ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 39,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17, 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts are on 2mm, 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, preventing inspection of testable components.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 34,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45 17 V (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 12 Apr 2021 28,909 miles

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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BJ18 NBA is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ18 NBA, 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.

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BJ18 NBA is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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