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MV16 DHK

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,283 mi
Last recorded76,283 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV16 DHK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,283 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 73,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 67,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 64,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,778 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 45,778 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,586 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 34,584 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 24,292 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,360 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer treads

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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MV16 DHK is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV16 DHK, 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 MV16 DHK?

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What year was MV16 DHK registered?

MV16 DHK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is MV16 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV16 DHK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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