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DE53 FLY

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,353 mi
Last recorded136,353 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 136,353 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 121,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 72,420 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 50,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 31,243 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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DE53 FLY 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE53 FLY, 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 DE53 FLY registered?

DE53 FLY is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is DE53 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 FLY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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