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ET18 VEV

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,834 mi
Last recorded43,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 43,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 38,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 38,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 33,252 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,831 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,286 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 21,285 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 VEV is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET18 VEV, 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.

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What year was ET18 VEV registered?

ET18 VEV is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is ET18 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET18 VEV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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