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BT16 HJY

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,011 mi
Last recorded195,011 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 HJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 195,011 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 183,758 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 172,416 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 172,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 157,638 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 157,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 138,935 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 122,787 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 112,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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BT16 HJY is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT16 HJY, 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

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What year was BT16 HJY registered?

BT16 HJY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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