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BU16 EAJ

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,706 mi
Last recorded84,706 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 74,368 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,263 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2022 55,597 miles

Undertrays.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,038 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 41,951 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 33,448 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,977 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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BU16 EAJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU16 EAJ, 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 BU16 EAJ registered?

BU16 EAJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 EAJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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