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HK16 CZJ

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,148 mi
Last recorded111,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 CZJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,148 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi joint slightly loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved lower arm bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved lower arm bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 97,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 89,204 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 89,168 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,822 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( SLIGHT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly - ( SLIGHT ) (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED - ( PADS WORN ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 77,820 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH - ( LOW AIM / NOT CORRECT ) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively - ( WORN ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( SLIGHT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly - ( SLIGHT ) (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED - ( PADS WORN ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 66,412 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,228 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 50,168 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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HK16 CZJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK16 CZJ, 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 HK16 CZJ registered?

HK16 CZJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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