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AK16 LXU

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,119 mi
Last recorded73,119 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 LXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,119 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2024 69,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 61,801 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower control arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear prop shaft seal on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 54,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,195 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 LXU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK16 LXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 LXU registered?

AK16 LXU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is AK16 LXU safe to buy?

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