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LP65 XMJ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,387 mi
Last recorded81,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 74,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 68,037 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn to 2nd skin inner edge and has nail in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn to 2nd skin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

RFT tyres fitted to front standard on rear

puncture warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,644 miles

Front Fog Lamps Not working.

Fail 20 Jun 2023 53,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Lamp has had a Knock. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog Lamps Not working.

Pass 20 Jun 2022 44,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 44,417 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,929 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 29,287 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 21,311 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 XMJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

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

Is LP65 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP65 XMJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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