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DK04 BAX

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,103 mi
Last recorded81,103 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BAX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 81,103 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 81,103 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 75,249 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 75,085 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bboth tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 69,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,353 miles

Handbrake travel long

Pass 22 Jun 2022 38,078 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 37,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 19,949 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 8,459 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 5,830 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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DK04 BAX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol 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 DK04 BAX, 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 DK04 BAX registered?

DK04 BAX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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