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J20 DSA

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,252 mi
Last recorded63,252 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 DSA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 63,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 52,655 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,422 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 41,151 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 35,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 31,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,429 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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J20 DSA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J20 DSA, 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 J20 DSA registered?

J20 DSA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is J20 DSA safe to buy?

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