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VA54 RLS

2016 BMW 118

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,878 mi
Last recorded56,878 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 RLS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 56,878 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 129,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 52,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 123,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 45,157 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 45,157 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 117,530 miles

Central vehicle has undertrays fitted front to back

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 38,091 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 111,098 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 111,098 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,913 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2021 33,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,098 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 98,925 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall ( 205/50/17 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 30,978 miles

Engine cover fitted

Full body undertray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,875 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 25,682 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 82,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,141 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,335 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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VA54 RLS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VA54 RLS, 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 VA54 RLS registered?

VA54 RLS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is VA54 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA54 RLS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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