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43 JG

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,138 mi
Last recorded75,138 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 JG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,435 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,358 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 45,358 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 34,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 31,825 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,094 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

dash warning indicates brake fluid change overdue

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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43 JG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 43 JG, 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 43 JG registered?

43 JG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 43 JG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 43 JG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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