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BA54 UER

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,810 mi
Last recorded103,810 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA54 UER
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 103,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 86,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked/ chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 42,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and perishing within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 31,364 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 31,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 22,915 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 14,074 miles

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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BA54 UER is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BA54 UER, 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 BA54 UER registered?

BA54 UER is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BA54 UER safe to buy?

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