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HV16 FBC

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,442 mi
Last recorded58,442 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 FBC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 58,442 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 49,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 44,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 30,689 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,413 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 30,411 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,999 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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HV16 FBC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV16 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

HV16 FBC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is HV16 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV16 FBC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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