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AF66 WFJ

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,813 mi
Last recorded102,813 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 WFJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 102,813 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 102,811 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 97,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 91,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 83,996 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 83,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 73,754 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff weeping oil

Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,585 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin v low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,426 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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AF66 WFJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF66 WFJ, 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.

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What year was AF66 WFJ registered?

AF66 WFJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 October 2016.

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