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HX16 GYE

2016 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,778 mi
Last recorded122,778 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 GYE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 122,778 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 111,441 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 111,441 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 110,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 95,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,560 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 84,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned main beam bulb fitment (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear. tyre tread area near to minimum requriments-advise renewal. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 72,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,986 miles

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 60,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight misting of oil on gearbox

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,282 miles

full length undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2019 53,282 miles

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

full length undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,701 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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HX16 GYE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HX16 GYE, 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 HX16 GYE registered?

HX16 GYE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is HX16 GYE safe to buy?

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