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NV18 VRZ

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,562 mi
Last recorded48,562 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV18 VRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 48,562 miles

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

Undertrays fitted, unable to fully inspect chassis and brake pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,315 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight bulging (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight bulging (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Jul 2024 34,292 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 26,144 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 19,858 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 14,735 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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NV18 VRZ is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NV18 VRZ, 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 NV18 VRZ registered?

NV18 VRZ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is NV18 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV18 VRZ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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