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PL18 FTK

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,075 mi
Last recorded68,075 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL18 FTK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 68,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less that 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 68,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joints loose needs tightening (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less that 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,592 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 64,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,601 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 58,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 54,093 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 40,463 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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PL18 FTK is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PL18 FTK, 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 PL18 FTK registered?

PL18 FTK is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is PL18 FTK safe to buy?

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