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WV16 XRG

2016 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,265 mi
Last recorded98,265 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 XRG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking. (just meets mot criteria at time of test). (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,336 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 84,336 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 66,729 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,018 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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WV16 XRG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV16 XRG, 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 WV16 XRG registered?

WV16 XRG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is WV16 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 XRG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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