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FY66 DHX

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,854 mi
Last recorded104,854 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 DHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 104,854 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 104,854 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 54,956 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 46,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 36,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,497 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,263 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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FY66 DHX is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FY66 DHX, 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 FY66 DHX registered?

FY66 DHX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 October 2016.

Is FY66 DHX safe to buy?

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