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J27 GWD

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 GWD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 86,858 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,366 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 59,168 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 47,817 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 47,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm across central 3/4 > 1.6mm / cut to cords across central breadth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 42,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places across central breadth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 33,469 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 27,061 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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J27 GWD is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 J27 GWD, 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 J27 GWD registered?

J27 GWD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is J27 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 GWD 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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