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VX16 KLS

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,271 mi
Last recorded66,271 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 KLS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 66,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 60,835 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 55,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 50,006 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 43,675 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 36,725 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 28,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 21,344 miles

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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VX16 KLS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VX16 KLS, 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 VX16 KLS?

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What year was VX16 KLS registered?

VX16 KLS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VX16 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 KLS shows 8 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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