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E18 LRW

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,413 mi
Last recorded59,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 LRW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,413 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 52,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 48,125 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 48,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 44,100 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 37,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,727 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres are cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 24,853 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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E18 LRW is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 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 E18 LRW, 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 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E18 LRW registered?

E18 LRW is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is E18 LRW safe to buy?

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