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E5 EYM

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,820 mi
Last recorded84,820 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 EYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 81,352 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 81,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,445 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 70,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,478 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 31,647 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 31,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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E5 EYM is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black 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 E5 EYM, 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 E5 EYM registered?

E5 EYM is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 30 August 2018.

Is E5 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 EYM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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