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HK16 EFA

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,743 mi
Last recorded63,743 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 EFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 63,743 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 57,951 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 50,630 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 50,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 38,685 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,463 miles

Front undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Offside Rear Tyre getting low

Rear Brake discs pitted

Rear Brake pads low

Fail 14 Nov 2020 33,463 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Offside Rear Tyre getting low

Rear Brake discs pitted

Rear Brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2019 21,610 miles

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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HK16 EFA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK16 EFA, 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 HK16 EFA registered?

HK16 EFA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is HK16 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK16 EFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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