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MA66 VGD

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,686 mi
Last recorded68,686 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA66 VGD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 68,686 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 68,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 59,589 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,211 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,513 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 50,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,691 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 31,863 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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MA66 VGD is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol 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 MA66 VGD, 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 MA66 VGD registered?

MA66 VGD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is MA66 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA66 VGD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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