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VU16 TAV

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,119 mi
Last recorded83,119 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 TAV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,119 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,871 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 74,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp cover missing accident damage. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lamp cover missing accident damage. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 62,979 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 56,441 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,362 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 39,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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VU16 TAV is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU16 TAV, 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 VU16 TAV registered?

VU16 TAV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is VU16 TAV safe to buy?

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