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V2 FDS

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 FDS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split/missing.

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split/missing.

Rear Rear wiper blade is split/defective.

Fail 16 Oct 2025 95,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split/missing.

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split/missing.

Rear Rear wiper blade is split/defective.

Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,684 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 65,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 29,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 21,157 miles

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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V2 FDS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V2 FDS, 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

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What year was V2 FDS registered?

V2 FDS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is V2 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 FDS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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