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VA18 TFE

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,036 mi
Last recorded94,036 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 TFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 94,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 74,336 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 74,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 58,665 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 34,597 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

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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VA18 TFE is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA18 TFE, 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.

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What year was VA18 TFE registered?

VA18 TFE is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is VA18 TFE safe to buy?

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