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WX68 SZL

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX68 SZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 136,845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 132,502 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 132,502 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 127,736 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,121 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 119,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 108,645 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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WX68 SZL is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey 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 WX68 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX68 SZL?

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What year was WX68 SZL registered?

WX68 SZL is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2018.

Is WX68 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX68 SZL 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.

Does WX68 SZL have outstanding finance?

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