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RA65 UYP

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 UYP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 126,988 miles

Engine Body & Sill & Suspension Covers On Vehicle

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 121,994 miles

Manufactures engine body and sill covers

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 115,942 miles

full factory covers restricted view

Pass 27 Feb 2023 105,621 miles

Manufactures engine, sill, axle and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,173 miles

Manufactures engine, sill, axle and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,704 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Jacking rubber missing.

Fail 20 Dec 2019 73,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn smooth inner and outer edges, deep cuts in outer edge also has outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Jacking rubber missing.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,166 miles

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

Offside Front 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 UYP is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYP, 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 UYP registered?

RA65 UYP is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is RA65 UYP safe to buy?

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