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FV16 ZDW

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,386 mi
Last recorded92,386 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 ZDW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 92,386 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/55/16 inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 92,386 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/55/16 inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 79,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 79,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 73,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,212 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 53,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,521 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2020 45,521 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,097 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 38,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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FV16 ZDW is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV16 ZDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV16 ZDW registered?

FV16 ZDW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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