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EF15 RRR

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,416 mi
Last recorded84,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 RRR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 84,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 78,832 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens condensated but not interferring with beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 61,700 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 61,693 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 54,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,496 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine oil level is on minimum. Oil leak from engine/transmission area, undertrays fitted so unsure exactly where from. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 42,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front disks worn slight lip on edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,525 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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EF15 RRR is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF15 RRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF15 RRR registered?

EF15 RRR is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2016.

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The MOT history for EF15 RRR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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