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RA16 HHW

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,618 mi
Last recorded43,618 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 43,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 30,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 29,279 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 24,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted very slight distortion inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 24,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted very slight distortion inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 20,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2022 20,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2021 17,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer tread / also wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2020 15,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle undershields fitted blocking view

Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

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 HHW 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 HHW, 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 RA16 HHW registered?

RA16 HHW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is RA16 HHW safe to buy?

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