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HK16 XLX

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,735 mi
Last recorded71,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 XLX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 71,735 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2025 65,414 miles

Rear Differential has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2024 60,472 miles

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

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 15 Jul 2023 54,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 47,841 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 47,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 32,536 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,334 miles

rear tyres close wearing low

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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HK16 XLX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HK16 XLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK16 XLX registered?

HK16 XLX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 June 2016.

Is HK16 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK16 XLX 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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