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SW18 CXJ

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,816 mi
Last recorded147,816 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 CXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 147,816 miles

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

oil leak rear

Fail 3 Jun 2026 147,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

oil leak rear

Pass 8 Apr 2025 135,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 114,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 79,213 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 79,213 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working bulb detatched from lens (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,855 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 67,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs corroded/pitted.

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

Rear brake discs scored/pitted.

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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SW18 CXJ is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW18 CXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW18 CXJ registered?

SW18 CXJ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is SW18 CXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 CXJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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