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BW16 VFO

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,123 mi
Last recorded96,123 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 VFO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 82,217 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,436 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 37,480 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 37,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Park brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,538 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,184 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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BW16 VFO is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 BW16 VFO, 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 BW16 VFO registered?

BW16 VFO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is BW16 VFO safe to buy?

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