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VN16 HTD

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,768 mi
Last recorded86,768 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 HTD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 86,768 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 77,822 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,272 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 61,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 44,787 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 29,884 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 22,731 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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VN16 HTD is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red 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 VN16 HTD, 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 VN16 HTD?

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What year was VN16 HTD registered?

VN16 HTD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is VN16 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 HTD 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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