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BJ22 FRN

2022 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

53,136 mi
Last recorded53,136 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2022 BMW 11824,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ22 FRN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2022
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 53,136 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 53,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 52,629 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended inop (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre both rear tyres punctured ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rears (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades noisy on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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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BJ22 FRN is a 2022 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2022 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 24,826 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 BJ22 FRN, 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 4 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ22 FRN registered?

BJ22 FRN is a 2022 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2022.

Is BJ22 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ22 FRN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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