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FT16 BXW

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,509 mi
Last recorded69,509 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 BXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 69,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 59,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,677 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 37,592 miles

center diff seal leaking

rear wiper poor

Fail 10 Feb 2021 37,592 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

center diff seal leaking

rear wiper poor

Pass 6 Jan 2020 25,606 miles

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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FT16 BXW is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 FT16 BXW, 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 FT16 BXW registered?

FT16 BXW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 August 2016.

Is FT16 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT16 BXW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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