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VU18 NWW

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,080 mi
Last recorded144,080 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 144,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 135,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 123,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 108,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 95,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 73,886 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 NWW is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU18 NWW registered?

VU18 NWW is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is VU18 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 NWW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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