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SW66 XZE

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,306 mi
Last recorded60,306 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW66 XZE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 60,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 54,044 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 46,349 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,812 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 38,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,569 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,495 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2021 26,493 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal travel very long and sinking (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 23,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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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SW66 XZE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW66 XZE, 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 SW66 XZE registered?

SW66 XZE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is SW66 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW66 XZE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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