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BW66 ZPJ

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,281 mi
Last recorded81,281 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 ZPJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 81,281 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,921 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front undertrays fitted cant fully inspect suspension

Fail 17 Oct 2023 67,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front undertrays fitted cant fully inspect suspension

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,409 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,837 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 38,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 37,459 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Apr 2021 35,239 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 21,983 miles

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

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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BW66 ZPJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW66 ZPJ, 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 BW66 ZPJ registered?

BW66 ZPJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is BW66 ZPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW66 ZPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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