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HJ16 CUV

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,076 mi
Last recorded89,076 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 CUV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 89,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 73,350 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,371 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 66,340 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 59,637 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 48,443 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,874 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 17,079 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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HJ16 CUV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ16 CUV, 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 HJ16 CUV registered?

HJ16 CUV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is HJ16 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ16 CUV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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