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BC18 JHE

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,626 mi
Last recorded48,626 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 JHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 32,595 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jul 2022 21,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,210 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 16,210 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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BC18 JHE is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC18 JHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC18 JHE registered?

BC18 JHE is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is BC18 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 JHE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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