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RK05 LEW

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,379 mi
Last recorded65,379 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 LEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 65,379 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2025 55,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,438 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 46,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 35,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 26,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test VIEWS ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Fail 11 Mar 2022 26,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing front & rear plate (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test VIEWS ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 20,976 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 19,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 10,449 miles

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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RK05 LEW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK05 LEW, 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 RK05 LEW registered?

RK05 LEW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is RK05 LEW safe to buy?

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