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LF18 LBZ

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,084 mi
Last recorded84,084 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 LBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 84,084 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 83,233 miles

exhaust close to metal cross member plate and hits if exhaust moves

front lower - front suspension arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

front tyres worn low/ almost bald on outer edge, n/s rear tyre 2mm, o/s rear tyre 2.5mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,268 miles

cut in n/s rear tyre ( stones in ), n/s rear tyre 3mm, o/s rear 3.5mm ( minimum 1.6mm), front tyres wearing to outer edge

exhaust close to metal cross member plate ( hits if exhaust wobbled )

slight pulse o/s rear brake

Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,409 miles

child seat fitted to rear seats ( partial belt checks carried out )

exhaust close to metal plate ( touches if exhaust shaken )

wipers smear screen /poor

Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,797 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 60,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp unit obviously broken internally visual from outside, beam cannot be adjusted to compensate for broken section (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,245 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 57,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,286 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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LF18 LBZ is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF18 LBZ, 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 LF18 LBZ registered?

LF18 LBZ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is LF18 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 LBZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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