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WG18 ZVJ

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,301 mi
Last recorded63,301 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG18 ZVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,301 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 58,946 miles

Rear diff input seal leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2025 58,946 miles

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

Rear diff input seal leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2024 46,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,861 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff seals leaking input and output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 26,897 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 22,439 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 22,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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WG18 ZVJ is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue 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 WG18 ZVJ, 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 WG18 ZVJ registered?

WG18 ZVJ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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The MOT history for WG18 ZVJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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