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AF16 JCU

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,837 mi
Last recorded54,837 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 JCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 54,837 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 54,836 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 52,085 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 49,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 45,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 40,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 36,359 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 33,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 26,155 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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AF16 JCU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver 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 AF16 JCU, 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

How do I check the history of AF16 JCU?

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What year was AF16 JCU registered?

AF16 JCU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is AF16 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 JCU 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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