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W2 SWX

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,060 mi
Last recorded108,060 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 SWX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 108,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front bumper damaged not likely to become detached or cause injury.

Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front bumper damaged but not likely to detach or cause injury.

Fail 31 Jul 2025 84,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front bumper damaged but not likely to detach or cause injury.

Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 60,671 miles

some damage to bumper/foglamp nearside front

Fail 17 Jul 2023 60,665 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured on inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

some damage to bumper/foglamp nearside front

Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,692 miles

offside rear tyre is approaching the wear bars

stonechip in the windscreen

Fail 23 Jun 2022 52,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inside and outside edges

offside rear tyre is approaching the wear bars

stonechip in the windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,808 miles

nearside rear road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 34,594 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 25,828 miles

Nearside Front 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 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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W2 SWX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 W2 SWX, 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 W2 SWX registered?

W2 SWX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is W2 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 SWX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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