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RF18 JVR

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,405 mi
Last recorded125,405 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF18 JVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 125,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged (Chip mark)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 125,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged (Chip mark)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on limit 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (Offside&Nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (Offside&Nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 108,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 108,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 75,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front off side front road wheel distorted inner rim .

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,948 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyres starting to get low on tread

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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RF18 JVR 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 71.4%.

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 RF18 JVR, 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 RF18 JVR registered?

RF18 JVR is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is RF18 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF18 JVR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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