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DN16 LKJ

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,440 mi
Last recorded78,440 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 LKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 75,645 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 75,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 70,205 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 70,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 66,806 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 66,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 46,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,097 miles

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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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DN16 LKJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN16 LKJ, 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 DN16 LKJ registered?

DN16 LKJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is DN16 LKJ safe to buy?

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