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MDA 6E

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,040 mi
Last recorded99,040 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDA 6E
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 99,040 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 92,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 90,833 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 82,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,380 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 80,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,294 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,394 miles

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

all brake discs lipped

Fail 20 Nov 2020 65,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Dec 2019 57,602 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 41,544 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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MDA 6E is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MDA 6E, 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

How do I check the history of MDA 6E?

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What year was MDA 6E registered?

MDA 6E is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is MDA 6E safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDA 6E shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MDA 6E have outstanding finance?

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