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AJ66 EDL

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,599 mi
Last recorded111,599 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 EDL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 111,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 100,582 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 100,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 87,805 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 87,805 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone/control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 24 May 2023 73,392 miles

Front tyres slight wear outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,648 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,081 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 35,228 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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AJ66 EDL 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 80%.

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 AJ66 EDL, 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 AJ66 EDL registered?

AJ66 EDL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2016.

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