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CH51 EEE

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,534 mi
Last recorded98,534 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 EEE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,534 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 84,933 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake system warning light on (in Red)

Fail 1 Aug 2024 84,933 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake system warning light on (in Red)

Pass 31 Jul 2023 72,161 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

windscreen washer pressure low

Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 44,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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CH51 EEE is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CH51 EEE, 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.

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What year was CH51 EEE registered?

CH51 EEE is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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