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BW16 HJG

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,592 mi
Last recorded94,592 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 HJG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,592 miles

Brake wear indicator light on but all brakes ok

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,772 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 79,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,130 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted RIM HAS FLAT SPOT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged HAS BULGE IN SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 48,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BW16 HJG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW16 HJG, 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.

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What year was BW16 HJG registered?

BW16 HJG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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The MOT history for BW16 HJG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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