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SA68 OJX

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,252 mi
Last recorded66,252 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA68 OJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 66,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 49,562 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 49,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 42,578 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 33,497 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,862 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 23,862 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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SA68 OJX is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA68 OJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA68 OJX registered?

SA68 OJX is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is SA68 OJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA68 OJX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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