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MH16 VFM

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,388 mi
Last recorded34,388 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH16 VFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 34,388 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 34,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 29,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 24,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 18,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 15,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth 3.5mm.

Undertrays fitted preventing a proper inspection of steering and suspension components.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 11,445 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 11,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

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 VFM is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH16 VFM, 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 VFM?

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What year was MH16 VFM registered?

MH16 VFM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is MH16 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH16 VFM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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