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HV16 EJE

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,652 mi
Last recorded118,652 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 EJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,652 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,066 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 99,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 94,045 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp inoperative and lens missing.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 94,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Washer jet inoperative

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp damaged and inoperative.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,262 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 88,262 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,195 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 82,195 miles

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 67,566 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 67,565 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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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HV16 EJE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV16 EJE, 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 HV16 EJE registered?

HV16 EJE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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