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DF68 BSY

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,290 mi
Last recorded104,290 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF68 BSY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,290 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 104,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2024 92,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,383 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 84,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,041 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,592 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 67,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear gear box oil leek

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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DF68 BSY is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF68 BSY, 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 DF68 BSY registered?

DF68 BSY is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2018.

Is DF68 BSY safe to buy?

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