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WT18 BZM

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,425 mi
Last recorded67,425 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT18 BZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 67,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,783 miles

Hand brake effort just met requirements

Fail 17 Jul 2024 58,782 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 51,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,934 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,189 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 35,936 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jun 2021 35,936 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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WT18 BZM 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 WT18 BZM, 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 WT18 BZM registered?

WT18 BZM is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is WT18 BZM safe to buy?

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