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VN16 HWU

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,357 mi
Last recorded49,357 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 HWU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 49,357 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

water inside O/S headlamp

Pass 20 May 2025 46,358 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MRF 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 43,636 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 40,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 36,249 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 32,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 29,401 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 24,651 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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VN16 HWU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU?

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What year was VN16 HWU registered?

VN16 HWU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is VN16 HWU safe to buy?

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