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RY65 LBF

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY65 LBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,393 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 71,490 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 64,748 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,893 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 56,892 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 48,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,277 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wipers smearing.

Rear wiper split.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 36,556 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 16,483 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

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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RY65 LBF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 RY65 LBF, 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 RY65 LBF registered?

RY65 LBF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is RY65 LBF safe to buy?

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