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RA68 HYJ

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA68 HYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 78,166 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 78,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall near bead, not too cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm, slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread, not too cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 37,332 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear wiper blade split

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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RA68 HYJ is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA68 HYJ, 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 RA68 HYJ registered?

RA68 HYJ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2018.

Is RA68 HYJ safe to buy?

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