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HN16 VYV

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,554 mi
Last recorded74,554 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 VYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 73,861 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 59,326 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 59,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 51,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,672 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are perishing on the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 42,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,460 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,380 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 24,378 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18--88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 VYV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

HN16 VYV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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