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BU55 HEE

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,455 mi
Last recorded205,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 HEE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 205,455 miles

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2024 202,465 miles

parking brake lazy,just meets requirements

Pass 4 Jul 2023 200,624 miles

parking brake minimum requiremant 16%

Pass 4 Jul 2022 197,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 167,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

vehicles emissions too clean

Pass 27 Aug 2020 165,486 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen has a stone chip ( not affecting drivers view

Fail 20 Aug 2020 165,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2019 126,583 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 126,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BU55 HEE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU55 HEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU55 HEE registered?

BU55 HEE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is BU55 HEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU55 HEE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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