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DC66 VAE

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,682 mi
Last recorded37,682 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 VAE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 37,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 36,189 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 33,892 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 31,542 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 28,881 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 26,555 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 24,718 miles

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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DC66 VAE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DC66 VAE, 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

How do I check the history of DC66 VAE?

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What year was DC66 VAE registered?

DC66 VAE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2016.

Is DC66 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC66 VAE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC66 VAE have outstanding finance?

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