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K6 RFE

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 RFE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 96,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 87,469 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 87,455 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 78,067 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 68,583 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 68,583 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2022 60,696 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,520 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 38,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm and has a cut in the tread face exposing the cords 225/45R17RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/45R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 26,273 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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K6 RFE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K6 RFE, 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 K6 RFE registered?

K6 RFE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is K6 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 RFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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