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AV16 XGK

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,550 mi
Last recorded22,550 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 XGK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 22,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 22,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged CUT TO CORDS IN CENTRE TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 20,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 19,190 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 19,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (on outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 17,289 miles

Front Both front tyres slight outer edge wear.

Pass 8 Aug 2022 15,223 miles

Front Both front tyres outer edge wear.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 13,188 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 11,084 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 8,788 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

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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AV16 XGK 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 AV16 XGK, 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 AV16 XGK registered?

AV16 XGK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AV16 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 XGK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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