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VA16 LCN

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,172 mi
Last recorded74,172 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 LCN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape, tape slightly obscures view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn. 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 63,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 55,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,940 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 46,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad approaching wear sensor-monitor warning displayed on dash

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad approaching wear sensor-monitor warning displayed on dash

Pass 24 Jun 2019 23,338 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 LCN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VA16 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

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

Is VA16 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 LCN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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