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M26 NEA

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,436 mi
Last recorded108,436 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 NEA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,436 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 224 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalace (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 98,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,589 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,655 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,157 miles

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

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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M26 NEA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M26 NEA, 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 M26 NEA registered?

M26 NEA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is M26 NEA safe to buy?

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