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AK16 LXR

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,451 mi
Last recorded65,451 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 LXR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 65,451 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 65,451 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear item removed for mirror (3.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 59,174 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 51,006 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 50,938 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 43,088 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weaping Grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 35,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 31,960 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 27,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 21,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,564 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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AK16 LXR is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK16 LXR, 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 AK16 LXR registered?

AK16 LXR is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is AK16 LXR safe to buy?

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