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HS16 EFX

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,716 mi
Last recorded61,716 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS16 EFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 61,716 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 61,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,084 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 45,084 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 29,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 22,491 miles

Nearside Rear light lens unit damaged

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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HS16 EFX 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 77.8%.

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 HS16 EFX, 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 HS16 EFX registered?

HS16 EFX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is HS16 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS16 EFX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HS16 EFX have outstanding finance?

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