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FH18 UEW

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,659 mi
Last recorded73,659 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH18 UEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 69,306 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 58,229 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 46,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 35,186 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 28,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 23,449 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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FH18 UEW is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FH18 UEW, 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 FH18 UEW?

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What year was FH18 UEW registered?

FH18 UEW is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is FH18 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH18 UEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH18 UEW have outstanding finance?

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