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M700 AFA

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,135 mi
Last recorded110,135 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 AFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 110,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,300 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside front under tray damaged corner

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 96,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside front under tray damaged corner

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 76,881 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,781 miles

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

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

Rear wiper ineffective

Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,977 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 49,265 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,677 miles

child seat fitted n/s/f

under trays fitted

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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M700 AFA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M700 AFA, 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 M700 AFA registered?

M700 AFA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is M700 AFA safe to buy?

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