2018 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · SW04 EFC
2018 BMW 116 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 41,166 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SW04 EFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 41,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW04 EFC Mileage History
- 14/04/202328,440 mi
- 14/04/202328,440 mi
- 17/05/202432,719 mi+4,279 mi
- 21/05/202536,517 mi+3,798 mi
- 01/05/202641,166 mi+4,649 mi
Average of roughly 4,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW04 EFC MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 116 (SW04 EFC) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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