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VN16 XAD

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,267 mi
Last recorded75,267 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 XAD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 75,267 miles

under-trays fitted restricting view

Pass 31 May 2025 63,832 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin OSF/NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 47,340 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 32,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 30,713 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 28,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 27,665 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 25,604 miles

Front wipers smearing

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 XAD is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XAD, 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 VN16 XAD registered?

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

Is VN16 XAD safe to buy?

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