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WV16 HDN

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,264 mi
Last recorded74,264 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 HDN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 74,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover

n/s damage

under tray

Fail 16 Oct 2025 74,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear close to limit

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover

n/s damage

under tray

Pass 14 Oct 2024 63,926 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 63,926 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,342 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2023 51,342 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,742 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 37,965 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,514 miles

Engine cover fitted

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel when rotated

Under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,179 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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WV16 HDN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV16 HDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WV16 HDN registered?

WV16 HDN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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