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AU16 RXY

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,747 mi
Last recorded59,747 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 RXY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 59,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 91W R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,997 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 35,442 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 26,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays and floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 11,616 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 7,934 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 7,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AU16 RXY is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol 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 AU16 RXY, 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 AU16 RXY registered?

AU16 RXY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 RXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 RXY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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