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J23 CEG

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,775 mi
Last recorded73,775 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 CEG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,775 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 69,959 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 69,959 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 57,318 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 47,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,986 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 35,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,729 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 19,338 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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J23 CEG is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J23 CEG, 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 J23 CEG registered?

J23 CEG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is J23 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 CEG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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