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J22 GSN

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,694 mi
Last recorded69,694 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 GSN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 69,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts. stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 64,189 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 64,189 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 56,628 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 51,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 45,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres 4mm

Pass 24 Jul 2021 39,311 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 39,255 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 32,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 27,960 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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J22 GSN is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 J22 GSN, 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 J22 GSN registered?

J22 GSN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is J22 GSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 GSN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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