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LR16 SXW

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,743 mi
Last recorded134,743 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 SXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 134,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wear.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged All tyres outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2026 134,563 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Front pipe broken off at DPF. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe broken off at DPF. (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wear.

Offside Parking performance low.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged All tyres outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 114,054 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Main battery cable under Offside floor area (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 94,206 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 94,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,028 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 78,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 30,867 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,421 miles

Rear Brake pads worn

Fail 20 Mar 2019 25,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pads worn

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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LR16 SXW is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LR16 SXW, 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 LR16 SXW registered?

LR16 SXW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is LR16 SXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 SXW 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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