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NV18 ZRA

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,134 mi
Last recorded52,134 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV18 ZRA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 52,134 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 48,254 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 39,778 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 39,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 36,939 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 30,141 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 13,534 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 12,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil round the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 12,505 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil round the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (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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NV18 ZRA is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV18 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

NV18 ZRA is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is NV18 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV18 ZRA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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