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MF16 DUV

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,646 mi
Last recorded41,646 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF16 DUV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 41,646 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 38,415 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 35,610 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 35,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 32,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 29,556 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 29,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 26,720 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s/f fog lamp glass smashed

Nearside Rear tyre below 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre below 3 mm

Pass 30 Nov 2019 22,574 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

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

Pass 2 Dec 2018 16,594 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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MF16 DUV 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 MF16 DUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF16 DUV registered?

MF16 DUV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is MF16 DUV safe to buy?

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