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DE16 UYB

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,040 mi
Last recorded95,040 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 UYB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2025 79,629 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,175 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD AND A SLIGHT LIP ON THE BRAKE DISCS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 52,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 46,795 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,376 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,652 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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DE16 UYB 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 DE16 UYB, 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 DE16 UYB registered?

DE16 UYB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DE16 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 UYB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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