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BL16 FHX

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,272 mi
Last recorded91,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 FHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 91,272 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 91,272 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 80,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,902 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,241 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,210 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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BL16 FHX 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 BL16 FHX, 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 BL16 FHX registered?

BL16 FHX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BL16 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 FHX 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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