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EK18 OVP

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,326 mi
Last recorded145,326 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 OVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 145,326 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 145,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2025 120,340 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 99,948 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,512 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 59,508 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working Missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,671 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 52,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall has 2 bulges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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EK18 OVP is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK18 OVP, 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 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK18 OVP registered?

EK18 OVP is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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The MOT history for EK18 OVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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