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J2 BER

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,629 mi
Last recorded54,629 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 BER
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 54,629 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 54,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 50,666 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 50,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 42,137 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 42,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 36,428 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 36,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 31,227 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 31,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,657 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 19,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 16,527 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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J2 BER is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J2 BER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 BER registered?

J2 BER is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is J2 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 BER shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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