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BV16 MXG

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,972 mi
Last recorded58,972 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 MXG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 58,972 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 49,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 42,843 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 42,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 37,029 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 32,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 28,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 21,161 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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BV16 MXG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BV16 MXG, 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 BV16 MXG registered?

BV16 MXG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is BV16 MXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 MXG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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