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DC66 JVF

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,623 mi
Last recorded121,623 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 JVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 121,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 39,738 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 39,727 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected sun strip in swept area (3.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 13,482 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 12,506 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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DC66 JVF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC66 JVF, 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 DC66 JVF registered?

DC66 JVF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is DC66 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC66 JVF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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