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CA16 VNH

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,229 mi
Last recorded100,229 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 VNH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 100,229 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 87,239 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,831 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2019 52,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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CA16 VNH is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA16 VNH, 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

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What year was CA16 VNH registered?

CA16 VNH is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is CA16 VNH safe to buy?

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