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BG16 LJE

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,816 mi
Last recorded38,816 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 LJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 38,816 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 38,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 32,423 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 30,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 25,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 20,343 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 19,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 12,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 10,849 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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BG16 LJE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG16 LJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG16 LJE?

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What year was BG16 LJE registered?

BG16 LJE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BG16 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 LJE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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