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MW18 UAY

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,764 mi
Last recorded66,764 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW18 UAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 66,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 66,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 57,899 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 52,526 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Fail 15 May 2024 52,526 miles

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

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Pass 17 May 2023 43,106 miles

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

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 13 May 2022 34,785 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 27,563 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 UAY is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue 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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

MW18 UAY is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is MW18 UAY safe to buy?

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