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MW16 TRV

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,036 mi
Last recorded126,036 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 TRV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 126,036 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jul 2026 126,036 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2025 112,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads are wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jun 2025 112,910 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads are wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2024 99,222 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower bumper slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexipipe is seperating

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2024 99,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect internal headlight reflector is loose and insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys exposed on inner bald treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are worn and badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower bumper slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flexipipe is seperating

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,490 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders are bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower bumper is slightly damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim appears to of been badly repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders are bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust flexipipe is deteoriating

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2021 59,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both side front tyres are wearing thin on the shoulders

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,362 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 52,362 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 45,232 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 45,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective both dipped and main beam reflectors loose inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside number plate light lens missing

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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MW16 TRV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MW16 TRV, 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.

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What year was MW16 TRV registered?

MW16 TRV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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