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EF66 EKW

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,493 mi
Last recorded56,493 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF66 EKW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 56,493 miles

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

Undercovers fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2024 52,056 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 47,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,499 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 43,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has multiple cut/crack, 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has multiple cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 20,644 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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EF66 EKW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF66 EKW, 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 EF66 EKW registered?

EF66 EKW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2016.

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The MOT history for EF66 EKW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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