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SE16 XYN

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,474 mi
Last recorded82,474 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 XYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 82,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on very front arm- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,876 miles

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 66,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,800 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2022 41,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 37,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,457 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 25,832 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,025 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 25,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf tyre perished

tyres run flat, fronts 2254018, rears 2453518

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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SE16 XYN is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE16 XYN, 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 SE16 XYN registered?

SE16 XYN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is SE16 XYN safe to buy?

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