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X1 SHM

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,871 mi
Last recorded47,871 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 SHM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 47,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 43,550 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 38,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 34,123 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 29,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 26,387 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 22,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2019 22,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2018 16,311 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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X1 SHM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue 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 X1 SHM, 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 X1 SHM registered?

X1 SHM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 2 January 2016.

Is X1 SHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 SHM 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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