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FV65 XRO

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,175 mi
Last recorded80,175 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 XRO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2026 80,171 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 78,917 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 78,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 74,941 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 74,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 69,825 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,066 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 67,066 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,175 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 41,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 19,346 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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FV65 XRO is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV65 XRO, 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 FV65 XRO registered?

FV65 XRO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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