MOT Status
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74,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle leaking
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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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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