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MH16 BVV

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,496 mi
Last recorded75,496 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH16 BVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 75,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,649 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 65,644 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 50,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 35,851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 27,820 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 20,023 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 15,726 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 14,638 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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MH16 BVV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MH16 BVV, 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

How do I check the history of MH16 BVV?

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What year was MH16 BVV registered?

MH16 BVV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 17 August 2016.

Is MH16 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH16 BVV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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