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LN68 VFO

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,071 mi
Last recorded93,071 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN68 VFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 93,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops & shrouds deteriorated both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2026 93,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Obstructions hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both deteriorated close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops & shrouds deteriorated both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,394 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 82,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 77,995 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 75,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,042 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has a score mark (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 64,150 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has a score mark (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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LN68 VFO is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN68 VFO, 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.

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LN68 VFO is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2018.

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