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OW16 XKB

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 XKB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,355 miles

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

Rear axle leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2025 74,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,837 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm across tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both shoulders (1.6-2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 61,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm across tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both shoulders (1.6-2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,686 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential output shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 38,794 miles

undertrays and shields fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm 225/45/17 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Oct 2022 38,794 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm 225/45/17 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant bottle empty

handbrake has little reserve travel

undertrays and shields fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,688 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 7 Sep 2021 31,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 15,543 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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OW16 XKB is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OW16 XKB, 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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OW16 XKB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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