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2018 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · SP68 VAD

SP68 VAD

2018 BMW 116 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 45,786 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 116
Year / Origin
2018 · Dundee
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
45,786 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1496cc
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SP68 VAD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
  • 45,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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SP68 VAD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 12:18
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 116 (SP68 VAD) between August 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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SP68 VAD Mileage History

  1. 25/08/202227,112 mi
  2. 03/10/202330,641 mi+3,529 mi
  3. 03/10/202330,641 mi
  4. 26/09/202436,627 mi+5,986 mi
  5. 26/09/202545,786 mi+9,159 mi

Average of roughly 6,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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