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AO16 OCX

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,388 mi
Last recorded94,388 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 OCX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 94,388 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 94,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 88,864 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 83,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 78,427 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 73,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 66,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 60,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror.

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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AO16 OCX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO16 OCX, 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 AO16 OCX registered?

AO16 OCX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is AO16 OCX safe to buy?

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