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P18 BRB

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,742 mi
Last recorded52,742 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 BRB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 52,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 47,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 42,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 31,704 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 26,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 21,757 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 21,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with chalk 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2019 16,881 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 16,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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P18 BRB is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P18 BRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P18 BRB registered?

P18 BRB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is P18 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 BRB 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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