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J22 PAM

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,380 mi
Last recorded75,380 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 PAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 75,380 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 75,376 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 73,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,221 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 95,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,038 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 91,940 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 57,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 57,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 82,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,850 miles

Hand Brake Slow To Release

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,065 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 78,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape andtread breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and tread breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,776 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,044 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 71,569 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low 245/35/18 RFT

Pass 11 May 2018 68,199 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 65,351 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 May 2016 58,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 51,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 45,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking to tread

offside front tyre cracking to tread

offside rear tyre low on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2013 38,230 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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J22 PAM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PAM, 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 PAM registered?

J22 PAM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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