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SM66 BXZ

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,940 mi
Last recorded93,940 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 BXZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 93,940 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,848 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,307 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,697 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 63,948 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 57,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 225/40R18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching the pad wear indicator [2000 miles] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (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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SM66 BXZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM66 BXZ, 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

How do I check the history of SM66 BXZ?

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What year was SM66 BXZ registered?

SM66 BXZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is SM66 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM66 BXZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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