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BO55 LKJ

2018 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,787 mi
Last recorded77,787 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 LKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,787 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 69,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2022 52,981 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 41,294 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 41,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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BO55 LKJ is a 2018 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BO55 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BO55 LKJ registered?

BO55 LKJ is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 2018.

Is BO55 LKJ safe to buy?

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