CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX16 UYM

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 UYM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 84,288 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind when spun

rear boot lid shocks not supporting boot lid advise change asap

Fail 29 Apr 2025 71,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind when spun

rear boot lid shocks not supporting boot lid advise change asap

Pass 22 Apr 2024 61,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 51,139 miles

NSF Fog lamp lens broken

Pass 14 Apr 2022 38,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 29,491 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 26,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 14,990 miles

undertrays fitted

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX16 UYM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYM, 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 UYM?

You can check the full history of LX16 UYM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX16 UYM registered?

LX16 UYM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is LX16 UYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX16 UYM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX16 UYM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX16 UYM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.