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MK16 WEJ

2016 BMW 418

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,752 mi
Last recorded147,752 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 41868,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 WEJ
MakeBMW
Model418
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 147,752 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 141,556 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 136,005 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 136,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 130,642 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 130,642 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,738 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,138 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 27 Feb 2021 94,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,006 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal. rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack tie rod has slight play in ball joint not excessive

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,145 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 418?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 1,235 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
8,075
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,235
On UK Roads
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MK16 WEJ is a 2016 BMW 418 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 BMW 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 68,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK16 WEJ is a 2016 BMW 418, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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