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500 NJ

2019 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,880 mi
Last recorded39,880 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 11832,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 NJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 39,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,421 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tpms light on

Fail 9 Oct 2024 51,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tpms light on

Pass 2 Oct 2023 45,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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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500 NJ is a 2019 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2019 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,657 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 500 NJ, 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 7 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 500 NJ?

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What year was 500 NJ registered?

500 NJ is a 2019 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2019.

Is 500 NJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 NJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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