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DH16 BXB

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,294 mi
Last recorded118,294 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH16 BXB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 118,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 118,275 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2025 110,665 miles

Front flexi on exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2025 110,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front flexi on exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2024 102,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 96,336 miles

Exhaust system slightly loose (front flexi)

Fail 31 May 2023 96,336 miles

Exhaust system slightly loose (front flexi)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 89,621 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

front section of exhaust(flexi) is worn and has exes movement

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,339 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,881 miles

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

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

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

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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DH16 BXB is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DH16 BXB, 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 DH16 BXB registered?

DH16 BXB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is DH16 BXB safe to buy?

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