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MA14 EDA

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,803 mi
Last recorded128,803 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA14 EDA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 128,803 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,685 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 113,269 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 ZFR18 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,332 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,313 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 79,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 79,888 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower front fog lamp lens broken exposed broken glass (sharp edges) REPLACEMENT REQUIRED

Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,037 miles

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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MA14 EDA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA14 EDA, 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 MA14 EDA registered?

MA14 EDA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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