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EX68 NXU

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,261 mi
Last recorded52,261 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX68 NXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 52,261 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 52,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 38,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 27,055 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 27,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 21,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 15,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 10,785 miles

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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EX68 NXU is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX68 NXU, 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 EX68 NXU?

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What year was EX68 NXU registered?

EX68 NXU is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is EX68 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX68 NXU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX68 NXU have outstanding finance?

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