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PO18 VXK

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,316 mi
Last recorded45,316 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO18 VXK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 45,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 45,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 37,002 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 31,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 26,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 22,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 18,678 miles

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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PO18 VXK is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PO18 VXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO18 VXK registered?

PO18 VXK is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is PO18 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO18 VXK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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