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MW18 LFP

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,604 mi
Last recorded45,604 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 45,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside and nearside front tyre worn on the outer sides

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 40,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2024 34,005 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 34,005 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 28,379 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 22,526 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 17,623 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 17,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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 LFP 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 LFP, 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.

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What year was MW18 LFP registered?

MW18 LFP is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2018.

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