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LX16 VXT

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,839 mi
Last recorded58,839 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 58,839 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 58,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 55,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 15 Mar 2024 50,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil all over under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 44,677 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 39,807 miles

Slight oil leak. Rear tyres worn low. 225/45/17W Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,339 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 29,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 rfr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,977 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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LX16 VXT 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 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 LX16 VXT, 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 LX16 VXT registered?

LX16 VXT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is LX16 VXT safe to buy?

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