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ML66 LXU

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,597 mi
Last recorded77,597 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML66 LXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 77,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Bush Small Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Bush Small Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 60,874 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 49,545 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 40,592 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,253 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 28,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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ML66 LXU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML66 LXU, 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 ML66 LXU registered?

ML66 LXU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is ML66 LXU safe to buy?

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