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2018 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · MV68 ABU

MV68 ABU

2018 BMW 116 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 109,701 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 116
Year / Origin
2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
109,701 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1496cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass on January 8 2026, at 109,701 miles. While the car failed a test exactly one day prior at 109,668 miles, the lack of recorded defects on that failure suggests an administrative error or a sensor-related issue that was immediately rectified. Since the December 2022 test, the vehicle has passed every annual inspection without any advisories or failures, indicating a consistent standard of mechanical maintenance over the last three years. At approximately eight years old, the recorded 109,701 miles represent a high usage profile of roughly 13,700 miles per annum. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with approximately 6,500 miles driven between the December 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 5,300 miles in the period leading up to the recent January. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has been used for consistent commuting or long distances, which is often less taxing on the drivetrain than frequent short city driving, despite the high figures. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-mileage components that typically reach the end of their service life around 110,000 miles. Given the consistent use, verify the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, andার for premature wear or tearing. Although the MOT history shows no recurring brake issues, the mileage necessitates checking the thickness of the brake discs and the presence of any caliper seizing to ensure the high mileage has not led to significant friction or wear.

MV68 ABU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
  • 109,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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MV68 ABU Mileage History

  1. 10/12/202296,208 mi
  2. 20/12/202399,953 mi+3,745 mi
  3. 19/12/2024104,425 mi+4,472 mi
  4. 07/01/2026109,668 mi+5,243 mi
  5. 08/01/2026109,701 mi+33 mi

Average of roughly 4,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MV68 ABU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 14:49
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 116 (MV68 ABU) between December 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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