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RA18 EFS

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,803 mi
Last recorded112,803 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA18 EFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 112,803 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 May 2026 112,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner edge perishing deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2025 106,033 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 97,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 92,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,598 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,978 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))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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RA18 EFS is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA18 EFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RA18 EFS registered?

RA18 EFS is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is RA18 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA18 EFS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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