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DX68 OEF

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,352 mi
Last recorded171,352 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX68 OEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 171,352 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 163,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 163,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 153,770 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 153,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear, next pad change discs should be changed (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 120,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 120,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 92,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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DX68 OEF is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX68 OEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX68 OEF registered?

DX68 OEF is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is DX68 OEF safe to buy?

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