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VK16 MBX

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 MBX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 91,802 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 91,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 71,457 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,097 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 34,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 16,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 12,306 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 MBX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red 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 MBX, 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

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What year was VK16 MBX registered?

VK16 MBX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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