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VA18 XPS

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,660 mi
Last recorded67,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 XPS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 67,660 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 63,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,760 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,129 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 49,839 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,735 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,908 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 44,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 XPS is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA18 XPS?

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What year was VA18 XPS registered?

VA18 XPS is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2018.

Is VA18 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 XPS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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