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RA66 DXC

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA66 DXC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 93,512 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 12 May 2025 84,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 74,140 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 74,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 62,788 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 May 2023 62,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 53,051 miles

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

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2021 44,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 36,535 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 36,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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RA66 DXC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RA66 DXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA66 DXC registered?

RA66 DXC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is RA66 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA66 DXC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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