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HJ04 BAX

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,336 mi
Last recorded43,336 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 BAX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 43,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,367 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 31,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,990 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 26,990 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,481 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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HJ04 BAX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol 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 HJ04 BAX, 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 HJ04 BAX registered?

HJ04 BAX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is HJ04 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ04 BAX 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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