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J100 RDY

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,095 mi
Last recorded68,095 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 RDY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,095 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 68,095 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 52,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,426 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 39,383 miles

Both front tyres slight wear edges

Fail 2 Mar 2023 39,383 miles

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

Both front tyres slight wear edges

Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,878 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 31,368 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,948 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,549 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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J100 RDY is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J100 RDY, 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 J100 RDY registered?

J100 RDY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is J100 RDY safe to buy?

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