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FV18 EXD

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,804 mi
Last recorded98,804 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 EXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,804 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Feb 2024 85,819 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm, suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm, suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 85,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Fault rectified at VTS (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm, suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm, suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 80,006 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 72,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,444 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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FV18 EXD is a 2018 BMW 116 in White 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 FV18 EXD, 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 FV18 EXD registered?

FV18 EXD is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is FV18 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 EXD 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.

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