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SK16 XZM

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,627 mi
Last recorded111,627 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 XZM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 111,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 93,157 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 93,157 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake shows little effort but does have an effect

Tyre pressure warning light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2023 88,576 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 76,632 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have slight pitting,lipped& scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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SK16 XZM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SK16 XZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK16 XZM registered?

SK16 XZM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SK16 XZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 XZM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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