CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE16 WFY

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,579 mi
Last recorded111,579 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 WFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 111,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 99,836 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in b zone of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 84,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leek from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 68,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 53,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 44,025 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 44,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 32,408 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VE16 WFY is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE16 WFY, 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

How do I check the history of VE16 WFY?

You can check the full history of VE16 WFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE16 WFY registered?

VE16 WFY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is VE16 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 WFY 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.

Does VE16 WFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE16 WFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.