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N3 WLR

2018 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,228 mi
Last recorded58,228 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 WLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 58,228 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2026 114,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

left hand windscreen washer has no jet

Pass 14 May 2025 48,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 108,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,767 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 28,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 28,835 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,174 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 23,562 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,191 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 75,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 37,107 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 37,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has a nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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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N3 WLR is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N3 WLR, 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 N3 WLR registered?

N3 WLR is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is N3 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 WLR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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