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HF16 NLU

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,059 mi
Last recorded14,059 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 NLU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 14,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 13,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 12,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 10,974 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 9,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 9,412 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 9,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 7,959 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 7,957 miles

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

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

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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HF16 NLU is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF16 NLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF16 NLU registered?

HF16 NLU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is HF16 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 NLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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