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CX16 FGA

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,029 mi
Last recorded90,029 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 FGA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,029 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 90,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 86,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 64,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 54,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 444,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 37,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,640 miles

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

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

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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CX16 FGA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red 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 CX16 FGA, 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 CX16 FGA registered?

CX16 FGA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is CX16 FGA safe to buy?

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