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MW18 DXZ

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,094 mi
Last recorded57,094 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW18 DXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 57,094 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 57,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 33,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 30,900 miles

Front Both front tyres are at 4mm and cracking also wearing on outer edge

Front Lower Both front lower arm big bushes have slight cracks

Fail 19 Mar 2024 30,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Both front tyres are at 4mm and cracking also wearing on outer edge

Front Lower Both front lower arm big bushes have slight cracks

Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 24,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 21,615 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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MW18 DXZ is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW18 DXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW18 DXZ?

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What year was MW18 DXZ registered?

MW18 DXZ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is MW18 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW18 DXZ 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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