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RF66 EHJ

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,556 mi
Last recorded124,556 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF66 EHJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 124,556 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 124,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 117,743 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both multiple on sidewall - 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 117,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both multiple on sidewall - 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 110,131 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 101,091 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 97,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,151 miles

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both sides covers split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Position lights flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Position lights flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Warning light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Blue number plate light

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Blue number plate light

Fail 17 Nov 2021 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Position lights flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Position lights flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Warning light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Blue number plate light

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Blue number plate light

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,683 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 43,175 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 43,174 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative HEADLIGHT RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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RF66 EHJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RF66 EHJ, 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 RF66 EHJ registered?

RF66 EHJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2016.

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