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RO68 HDV

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,239 mi
Last recorded87,239 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO68 HDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,239 miles

some undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2024 70,231 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,078 miles

Undertray, underbody covers, and side sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2023 54,078 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Undertray, underbody covers, and side sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 41,359 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Sep 2021 29,193 miles

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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RO68 HDV is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO68 HDV, 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 RO68 HDV registered?

RO68 HDV is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is RO68 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO68 HDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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