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HN16 VAE

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,071 mi
Last recorded87,071 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 VAE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 87,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres different load ratings

Fail 7 Apr 2026 87,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect dust cover also split shocker also leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres different load ratings

Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,694 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged out of shape 225/45 r17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Rear tyres have different load ratings

Pass 15 Apr 2024 64,611 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Rear tyres have different load ratings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 49,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Tail Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 18,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 14,702 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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HN16 VAE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 HN16 VAE, 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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HN16 VAE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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