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HV16 DTX

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,757 mi
Last recorded68,757 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 DTX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,757 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

steering noise in opperation

Fail 27 Mar 2026 68,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

steering noise in opperation

Pass 6 Mar 2025 54,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre join , clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,645 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 40,539 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 40,539 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 40,511 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 40,314 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps One lamp insecure and other missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing Link Assembly missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Under covers fitted preventing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tyre edges worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 35,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 29,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 28,496 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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HV16 DTX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 HV16 DTX, 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 HV16 DTX registered?

HV16 DTX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is HV16 DTX safe to buy?

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