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BE05 THS

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,129 mi
Last recorded169,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE05 THS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 169,129 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil low

Fail 22 Jan 2025 169,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil low

Pass 21 Feb 2024 159,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 149,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 137,713 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 129,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 128,065 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 85,937 miles

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

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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BE05 THS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BE05 THS, 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 BE05 THS registered?

BE05 THS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BE05 THS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE05 THS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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