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SW16 DFV

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,783 mi
Last recorded17,783 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 DFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 17,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 14,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 12,495 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 18,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 16,231 miles

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,005 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 6,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 5,976 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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SW16 DFV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW16 DFV, 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

How do I check the history of SW16 DFV?

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What year was SW16 DFV registered?

SW16 DFV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SW16 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 DFV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW16 DFV have outstanding finance?

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