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HG18 EFV

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,594 mi
Last recorded90,594 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG18 EFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 90,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak rear drive train (diff)

Pass 26 Nov 2024 83,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 83,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 75,806 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 75,798 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,164 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 59,093 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 42,680 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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HG18 EFV 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 HG18 EFV, 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 HG18 EFV registered?

HG18 EFV is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is HG18 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG18 EFV 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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