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BJ03 JAR

2016 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,490 mi
Last recorded58,490 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 JAR
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 58,490 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 56,655 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 55,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 53,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,796 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,997 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,534 miles

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

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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BJ03 JAR is a 2016 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 45,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ03 JAR registered?

BJ03 JAR is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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