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RA08 EYA

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,011 mi
Last recorded86,011 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 86,011 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 79,313 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 31 May 2025 79,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,798 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 76,798 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,264 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 68,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 37,589 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 28,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 18,874 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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RA08 EYA is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 RA08 EYA, 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 RA08 EYA registered?

RA08 EYA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is RA08 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 EYA 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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