2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · LX16 AEK
2016 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 86,578 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LX16 AEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 86,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LX16 AEK Mileage History
- 15/02/202363,149 mi
- 16/02/202471,655 mi+8,506 mi
- 21/02/202580,160 mi+8,505 mi
- 25/02/202580,162 mi+2 mi
- 24/02/202686,578 mi+6,416 mi
Average of roughly 7,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LX16 AEK MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 118 (LX16 AEK) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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