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RH06 AUG

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,913 mi
Last recorded74,913 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH06 AUG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 74,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2025 68,231 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,995 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2023 53,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front outer wheel rim slight damage

offside front inner wheel rim slight damage

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 29 Apr 2023 53,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front outer wheel rim slight damage

offside front inner wheel rim slight damage

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner road wheel welded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 40,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner road wheel welded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 38,655 miles

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

Offside Front Inner rim has been welded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also Tyre pressure light on dash ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,234 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Oil Leak From Output Shaft, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misaligned, Almost Touching Tyre With Negative Camber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,760 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 22,760 miles

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

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

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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RH06 AUG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RH06 AUG, 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 RH06 AUG registered?

RH06 AUG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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