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R400 ESE

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,345 mi
Last recorded65,345 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 ESE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 65,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 57,777 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,504 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 39,525 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 39,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 38,941 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 3 Mar 2021 33,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 29 Feb 2020 30,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,394 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear advance wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 25,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear advance wear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tpms on (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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R400 ESE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R400 ESE, 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 R400 ESE registered?

R400 ESE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is R400 ESE safe to buy?

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