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Y3 RPG

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,431 mi
Last recorded86,431 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 RPG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 86,431 miles

Rear shock absorbers upper dust covers detached

Pass 21 Dec 2024 80,860 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper cover detached

Fail 21 Dec 2024 80,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body panel insecure under tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper cover detached

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer link boot clip insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 75,315 miles

Both front brake discs edges ridged and corrosion

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Rear damper dust guard detached near side

Pass 28 Jan 2023 66,963 miles

near side rear damper cover detached

Fail 28 Jan 2023 66,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing n/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

near side rear damper cover detached

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 45,898 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,758 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,104 miles

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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Y3 RPG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y3 RPG, 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 Y3 RPG registered?

Y3 RPG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is Y3 RPG safe to buy?

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