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SL16 CXO

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,831 mi
Last recorded100,831 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 CXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,359 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 95,357 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,808 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt slightly damaged Belt is slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine undertray fitted & also N/S & O/S undertrays front to rear

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 85,808 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Lower Seat belt slightly damaged Belt is slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine undertray fitted & also N/S & O/S undertrays front to rear

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 75,674 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 75,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,035 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed dog has been chewing rear centre seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 62,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed dog has been chewing rear centre seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,261 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 55,144 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres require replacement. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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SL16 CXO is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL16 CXO, 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 SL16 CXO registered?

SL16 CXO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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