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VA16 EDU

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,421 mi
Last recorded64,421 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 EDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 64,421 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 55,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 48,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 41,875 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 39,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 36,183 miles

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Pass 12 Jun 2019 28,011 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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VA16 EDU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 VA16 EDU, 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.

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What year was VA16 EDU registered?

VA16 EDU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is VA16 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 EDU 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.

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