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DE65 BAL

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,957 mi
Last recorded25,957 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE65 BAL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 25,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 14,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 10,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 9,927 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 8,842 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 7,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 6,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 4,757 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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DE65 BAL is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DE65 BAL, 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.

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What year was DE65 BAL registered?

DE65 BAL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is DE65 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE65 BAL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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