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RA52 LEW

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,469 mi
Last recorded67,469 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 LEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 67,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 84,947 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 60,529 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 78,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,255 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 53,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working WINDSCREEN WASHER PUMP INOP (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 47,315 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 47,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 54,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both- slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,685 miles

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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RA52 LEW is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RA52 LEW, 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 RA52 LEW registered?

RA52 LEW is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is RA52 LEW safe to buy?

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