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VU18 LFG

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,851 mi
Last recorded75,851 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 LFG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 75,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has been ran flat, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 69,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 61,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,082 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 52,081 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating Front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,899 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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VU18 LFG is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU18 LFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU18 LFG registered?

VU18 LFG is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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