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RA16 MBU

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,663 mi
Last recorded26,663 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 MBU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 26,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 24,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 20,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 17,283 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 17,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO WATER (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 16,680 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 16,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working NOT WATER (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 12,874 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 11,407 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 29 Aug 2019 11,407 miles

Windscreen washer not working filled reservoir with fluid, no further fault found (3.5 (a))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2018 8,333 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 MBU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 RA16 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

RA16 MBU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is RA16 MBU safe to buy?

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