CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK16 RDU

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,891 mi
Last recorded73,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 RDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 73,891 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 69,561 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 66,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,117 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 59,234 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 49,785 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,269 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 36,200 miles

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK16 RDU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK16 RDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK16 RDU?

You can check the full history of BK16 RDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK16 RDU registered?

BK16 RDU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is BK16 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK16 RDU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK16 RDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK16 RDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.