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EA16 VLV

2016 BMW 418

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,745 mi
Last recorded109,745 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 41868,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 VLV
MakeBMW
Model418
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 109,745 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 102,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 89,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer face slight lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer face slight lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge, and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

two stone chips zone A

Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,193 miles

Both rear tyres, slight wear on inner edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2019 38,710 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 418?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 1,235 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
8,075
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,235
On UK Roads
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EA16 VLV is a 2016 BMW 418 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 68,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA16 VLV registered?

EA16 VLV is a 2016 BMW 418, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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