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29 DT

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 DT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 135,075 miles

Nearside handbrake performance low

Fail 16 Jul 2025 135,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside handbrake performance low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 123,575 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,034 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear differential areas show oil/fluid contamination.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers/under trays are fitted at the time of the test.

nearside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

offside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,899 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 50,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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29 DT is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey 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 29 DT, 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.

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What year was 29 DT registered?

29 DT is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is 29 DT safe to buy?

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