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VE66 FAA

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 FAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,507 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 67,895 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 33,271 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 33,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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VE66 FAA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VE66 FAA, 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 VE66 FAA registered?

VE66 FAA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is VE66 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE66 FAA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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