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E28 JWJ

2016 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

82,641 mi
Last recorded82,641 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 JWJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 82,641 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 103,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,477 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 74,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 98,884 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 68,569 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,607 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 62,635 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,385 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 46,095 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,189 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,797 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 28,089 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 28,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,330 miles

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,259 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 45,259 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 37,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,756 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,034 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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E28 JWJ is a 2016 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

Across all 2016 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 45,071 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E28 JWJ registered?

E28 JWJ is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 15 August 2016.

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