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HN16 VAV

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,493 mi
Last recorded33,493 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 VAV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 33,493 miles

wear to front brake pads

Pass 26 Sep 2024 24,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 21,166 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 21,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 19,630 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 19,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 18,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 15,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 11,775 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 VAV 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 HN16 VAV, 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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What year was HN16 VAV registered?

HN16 VAV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is HN16 VAV safe to buy?

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