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KR18 NBK

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,082 mi
Last recorded72,082 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR18 NBK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,082 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,146 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 68,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 68,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 59,369 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 59,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 48,196 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 48,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 40,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,686 miles

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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KR18 NBK is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR18 NBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR18 NBK registered?

KR18 NBK is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is KR18 NBK safe to buy?

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