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HV16 FKN

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,865 mi
Last recorded44,865 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 FKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 44,865 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 39,911 miles

Front n/s and o/s inner tyre wearing

Pass 18 Jan 2024 35,789 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 34,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 30,215 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,276 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 21,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 17,769 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 FKN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FKN, 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 HV16 FKN registered?

HV16 FKN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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