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2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,289 mi
Last recorded57,289 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF18 CFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 57,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 57,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 52,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os ns (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2025 52,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os ns (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 48,159 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 48,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 40,864 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 40,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 29,021 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 20,405 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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MF18 CFU is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF18 CFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MF18 CFU is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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