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VK16 EBL

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,863 mi
Last recorded58,863 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 EBL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 58,863 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp slightly defective

Front under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 40,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 37,709 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 Front 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 14 Apr 2021 31,014 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Apr 2021 31,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated has screw in tread - tyre low pressure warning light on (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 20,010 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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VK16 EBL is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 VK16 EBL, 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 VK16 EBL registered?

VK16 EBL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is VK16 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 EBL 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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