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XG09 ALX

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,021 mi
Last recorded26,021 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXG09 ALX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 26,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 24,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 23,154 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 21,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 19,674 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 18,723 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f and o/s/r outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 18,721 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f and o/s/r outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 16,646 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 15,850 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 15,850 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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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XG09 ALX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XG09 ALX, 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 XG09 ALX registered?

XG09 ALX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is XG09 ALX safe to buy?

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