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VX66 OGJ

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,942 mi
Last recorded69,942 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 69,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 69,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 59,137 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 59,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,566 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 45,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,835 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and @ 2 mm close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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VX66 OGJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX66 OGJ, 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 VX66 OGJ registered?

VX66 OGJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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