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AX16 MDJ

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,232 mi
Last recorded77,232 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 MDJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 77,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

metal shard in n/s/r tyre on the tread area

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper not working

Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,099 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 63,970 miles

erratic idol

Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,438 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 56,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,606 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,428 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close just legal at time of test. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 32,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 28,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AX16 MDJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX16 MDJ, 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 AX16 MDJ registered?

AX16 MDJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is AX16 MDJ safe to buy?

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