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S29 RDT

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,772 mi
Last recorded58,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 RDT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 58,772 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated and rear vibration rubber missing

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff, N/S oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear headlamp level sensor rod seized and bent

Pass 18 Jun 2025 54,808 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated and rear vibration rubber missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff n/s seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 50,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 43,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 25,160 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 20,747 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 20,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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S29 RDT is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S29 RDT, 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 S29 RDT registered?

S29 RDT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is S29 RDT safe to buy?

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