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FJ68 SVG

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,505 mi
Last recorded62,505 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ68 SVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 62,505 miles

Engine vibrating

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 52,454 miles

Engine noisy/vibrating at idle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,060 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 38,729 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 38,729 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 30,339 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 30,338 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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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FJ68 SVG is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ68 SVG, 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.

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What year was FJ68 SVG registered?

FJ68 SVG is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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