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MF18 AZD

2018 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,797 mi
Last recorded98,797 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF18 AZD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 98,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction OLD CODES RESET (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,183 miles

chassis and engine covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2025 94,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

chassis and engine covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,070 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 89,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction old code reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,452 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,127 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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MF18 AZD is a 2018 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF18 AZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF18 AZD registered?

MF18 AZD is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is MF18 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF18 AZD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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