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CH17 DES

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,138 mi
Last recorded47,138 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH17 DES
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 40,221 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,039 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 29,325 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 29,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 20,789 miles

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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CH17 DES is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CH17 DES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH17 DES registered?

CH17 DES is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is CH17 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH17 DES shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CH17 DES have outstanding finance?

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