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ST18 FDE

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 FDE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,434 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 77,098 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 62,064 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front flexible breaking up

Fail 19 Jun 2023 62,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front flexible breaking up

Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,730 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 48,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,544 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 36,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure internals insecure beam image is not secured (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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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ST18 FDE is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ST18 FDE, 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

How do I check the history of ST18 FDE?

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What year was ST18 FDE registered?

ST18 FDE is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is ST18 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 FDE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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