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SV16 TLX

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,595 mi
Last recorded85,595 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 TLX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,452 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 77,452 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,403 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 63,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low blub insecure aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,476 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 51,476 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,710 miles

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

Front Bumper and Nearside front wing damaged however all secure and not adversely affecting the headlamp aim @ the time of the Mot.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 33,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 21,554 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 21,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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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SV16 TLX 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 66.7%.

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 SV16 TLX, 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 SV16 TLX registered?

SV16 TLX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is SV16 TLX safe to buy?

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