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EO18 XAM

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,922 mi
Last recorded95,922 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO18 XAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,922 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 20 Sep 2024 72,344 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 40,643 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drivers window not working

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2022 27,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

drivers window not working

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,716 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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EO18 XAM is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO18 XAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO18 XAM?

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What year was EO18 XAM registered?

EO18 XAM is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is EO18 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO18 XAM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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