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BW65 DFG

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,169 mi
Last recorded106,169 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 DFG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 106,169 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,152 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 99,150 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 225/40 RF18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 245/35 RF18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,549 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 69,970 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 65,752 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 56,174 miles

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

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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BW65 DFG is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BW65 DFG, 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 BW65 DFG registered?

BW65 DFG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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