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ET18 UWJ

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,775 mi
Last recorded39,775 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 UWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 39,775 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 34,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 26,180 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 23,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 20,467 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 16,861 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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ET18 UWJ is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ET18 UWJ, 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

How do I check the history of ET18 UWJ?

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What year was ET18 UWJ registered?

ET18 UWJ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is ET18 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET18 UWJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET18 UWJ have outstanding finance?

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