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AJ66 WVW

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,357 mi
Last recorded48,357 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 WVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 48,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 41,544 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 41,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 31,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/Perishing 225-40R18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/Perishing 245-35R18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/Perishing 225-40R18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/Perishing 245-35R18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 21,223 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 21,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,608 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 15,163 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 15,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 WVW is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

AJ66 WVW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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