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R15 RTU

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,599 mi
Last recorded117,599 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 RTU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 117,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 107,811 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 98,882 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 98,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2023 83,935 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 83,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 68,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,642 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))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,902 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,714 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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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R15 RTU is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 R15 RTU, 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 R15 RTU registered?

R15 RTU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is R15 RTU safe to buy?

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