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H21 DMF

2018 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,372 mi
Last recorded76,372 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 DMF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 73,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 94,625 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 91,723 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 91,723 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 77,555 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 77,555 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 38,599 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 67,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,806 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 26,243 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet defective but providing sufficient fluid to clean windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,350 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 42,446 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 42,445 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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H21 DMF is a 2018 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H21 DMF, 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 H21 DMF registered?

H21 DMF is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is H21 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H21 DMF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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