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RA65 UGF

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 UGF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,115 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 73,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge / perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant low

Fail 15 Jan 2024 67,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge / perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible number plate covered in dirt/road salt cleaned off (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Pass 12 Jan 2023 57,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 57,590 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 48,570 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 48,570 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,277 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 36,970 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 9 Jan 2019 26,503 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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))

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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RA65 UGF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA65 UGF, 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 RA65 UGF registered?

RA65 UGF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is RA65 UGF safe to buy?

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