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LX16 AUU

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,716 mi
Last recorded67,716 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 AUU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 67,716 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 62,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 58,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,912 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 55,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,162 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,323 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,638 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 27,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge & sidewall with cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 20,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge & sidewall with cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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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LX16 AUU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX16 AUU, 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

How do I check the history of LX16 AUU?

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What year was LX16 AUU registered?

LX16 AUU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is LX16 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX16 AUU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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