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FY66 KAX

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,896 mi
Last recorded40,896 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 KAX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 40,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r18 88y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to fully test rear passenger seatbelts

Pass 16 May 2024 36,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 30,353 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 30,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 28,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 22,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,430 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 13,134 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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FY66 KAX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY66 KAX, 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 FY66 KAX registered?

FY66 KAX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is FY66 KAX safe to buy?

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