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LD16 XGC

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,648 mi
Last recorded88,648 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 XGC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 85,563 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 85,074 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre Seat Belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 76,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear tyre cracked but not showing any cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 69,743 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 62,595 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 51,728 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 51,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 44,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,055 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 38,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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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LD16 XGC is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD16 XGC, 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 LD16 XGC registered?

LD16 XGC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is LD16 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 XGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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