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LP65 NXL

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,998 mi
Last recorded51,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 NXL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 51,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 45,920 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 45,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect low (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 40,773 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 37,511 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 33,750 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 33,750 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,171 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 23,795 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 23,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,662 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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LP65 NXL 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 72.7%.

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 LP65 NXL, 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 LP65 NXL registered?

LP65 NXL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is LP65 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP65 NXL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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