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SY68 NZX

2018 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,772 mi
Last recorded72,772 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY68 NZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 57,040 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 56,882 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 45,699 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 28,720 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 28,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 20,059 miles

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

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))

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

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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SY68 NZX is a 2018 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY68 NZX, 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 SY68 NZX registered?

SY68 NZX is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is SY68 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY68 NZX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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