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HN18 AKJ

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,960 mi
Last recorded106,960 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN18 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,960 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 106,959 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 90,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 74,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,403 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 36,403 miles

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

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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HN18 AKJ 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 HN18 AKJ, 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 HN18 AKJ registered?

HN18 AKJ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is HN18 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN18 AKJ 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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