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NC16 CVD

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,021 mi
Last recorded92,021 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC16 CVD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 92,021 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 79,336 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has very little adjustment left

Pass 3 Dec 2021 58,663 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 43,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 37,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 36,089 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 35,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer shoulder smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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
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NC16 CVD is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NC16 CVD, 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 NC16 CVD registered?

NC16 CVD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is NC16 CVD safe to buy?

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