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VX18 MBV

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,398 mi
Last recorded121,398 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX18 MBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 121,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 115,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,461 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,555 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 81,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing

Fail 5 Mar 2021 81,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

o/s/f top rubber suspension mount worn/split

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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VX18 MBV is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black 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 VX18 MBV, 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 VX18 MBV registered?

VX18 MBV is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is VX18 MBV safe to buy?

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