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BE56 JAM

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE56 JAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,746 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 97,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,819 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 86,817 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 75,641 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 59,374 miles
Pass 23 May 2021 44,830 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 43,789 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise replacement ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,618 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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BE56 JAM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BE56 JAM, 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 BE56 JAM registered?

BE56 JAM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is BE56 JAM safe to buy?

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