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EP18 JWG

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,596 mi
Last recorded90,596 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP18 JWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 90,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 88,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front flexi section loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 62,623 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 62,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn close to designed wear limit

Pass 25 Nov 2022 37,792 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 20,158 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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EP18 JWG is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EP18 JWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EP18 JWG registered?

EP18 JWG is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is EP18 JWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP18 JWG shows 6 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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