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J44 KMY

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 KMY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 97,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 93,132 miles

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 1 Nov 2024 90,116 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 59,546 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped/getting thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped/getting thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,188 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 36,208 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 36,207 miles

Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 22,983 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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J44 KMY is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J44 KMY, 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 J44 KMY registered?

J44 KMY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is J44 KMY safe to buy?

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