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RA16 FDV

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,546 mi
Last recorded77,546 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 FDV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,546 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2025 67,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,985 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 57,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 49,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,732 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 42,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 36,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,804 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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RA16 FDV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA16 FDV, 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

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What year was RA16 FDV registered?

RA16 FDV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is RA16 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA16 FDV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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