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RO12 MAE

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,512 mi
Last recorded75,512 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 MAE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 75,512 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front brake disc discoloured/been hot

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Pass 23 Dec 2024 59,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,554 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 38,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 34,362 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 30,679 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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RO12 MAE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO12 MAE, 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 RO12 MAE registered?

RO12 MAE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is RO12 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 MAE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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